The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Cognitive Flexibility in Patients With Anxiety Disorders

NCT07299045 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2023/369
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Mindfulness-based interventions, which cultivate the capacity to remain present with difficult thoughts and emotions and to maintain psychological well-being in the face of such challenges, have been shown to facilitate positive change in individuals with anxiety disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational program on perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders. This randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements was conducted with individuals who applied to the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Aydın Atatürk State Hospital and were diagnosed with anxiety disorders. A total of 50 participants were included in the study and were randomly assigned to groups (Experimental: 25; Control: 25). The experimental group underwent an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducational program, while no intervention was provided to the control group. Research data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12), and Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS).

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Mindfulness; Perceived Stress; Intolerance of Uncertainty; Cognitive Flexibility

Keywords

Anxiety disorders; Mindfulness; Perceived Stress; Intolerance of Uncertainty; Cognitive Flexibility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Perceived Stress Scale

  Differences in participants' perceived stress levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of perceived stress.

  Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test

• Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale

  Differences in participants' intolerance of uncertainty levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of intolerance of uncertainty.

  Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test

• Cognitive Flexibility Scale

  Differences in participants' cognitive flexibility levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores on the scale indicate higher levels of cognitive flexibility.

  Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive a structured mindfulness-based psychoeducation programin addition to standard care. The intervention includes psychoeducational sessions, mindfulness exercises, and practical strategies.

Other: Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive standard care only without any additional psychoeducational or mindfulness-based intervention.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program OTHER

Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program contains 8-sessions named as "Introduction to mindfulness, Exploring Mindfulness, Becoming Mindful of the Autopilot, Being in the Body, Meeting Stress with Mindfulness, Mindful Communication, Staying with Difficulties, A New Beginning"

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being literate
• Having a diagnosed anxiety disorder
• Being 18 years of age or older

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of an acute episode of the illness
• Lack of ability to engage in communication
• currently receiving another form of psychotherapy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aydin Adnan Menderes University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Eda Mert

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Since the intervention component of the study included tangible elements such as training and counseling, it was not possible to blind participants or researchers to group allocation. The assignment of participants to groups was carried out by the researchers without blinding. Data for the personal information form and all dependent variables of the study were collected through self-report at both the pretest and posttest stages, and in this respect, the researchers were blinded to the scale results.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: Randomized controlled trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 23, 2025
• First Posted: December 23, 2025
• Study Start: November 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2024
• Study Completion: November 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)