Mindfulness-based Psychoeducation in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation

NCT07683884 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SBFEBY
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based psychoeducation on mindfulness, automatic thoughts, and pain beliefs in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Conditions

Lumbar Disc Herniation; Mindfulness Meditation

Keywords

MBSR Threpies; Lumbar disc herniation; thoughts; pain; nursing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mindful Attention Awareness Scale for mindfulness

  Mindfulness-based psychoeducation has an effect on mindfulness pain beliefs in the intervention group.

  eight weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire for automatic thoughts

  eight weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

• Pain Beliefs Questionnaire for pain beliefs

  eight weeks

Study Arms (2)

mindfulness-based psychoeducation

EXPERIMENTAL

in which mindfulness-based psychoeducation was applied.

Device: Experimental Group

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

in which patients did not receive any treatment and received routine postoperative care in the clinic.

Device: control group

Interventions

Experimental Group DEVICE

In total, each patient attended eight sessions. The sessions of program were: 1. Session: Introduction and group awareness, overview of the MBPE program, communication skills, body awareness, and mindful engagement in daily activities. 2. and 3. Sessions: Exploration of the concept of mindfulness, information about lumbar disc herniation and pain mechanisms, identifying the changes pain brings to patients' lives. 4\. Session: Emotions, thoughts, and behaviors model; understanding automatic pilot responses. 5\. Session: Breath awareness practices. 6. Session:

mindfulness-based psychoeducation

control group DEVICE

in which patients did not receive any treatment and received routine postoperative care in the clinic.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being hospitalized with a diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation,
• Not taking any anxiolytic medication,
• Being willing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Attending fewer than two sessions,
• Having psychotic disorders or substance dependence,
• Having insufficient cognitive function

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Giresun University: lead
• Aksaray University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Giresun University

Giresun, Piraziz, 28340, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Soundararajan K, Prem V, Kishen TJ. The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention on physical function in individuals with chronic low back pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Nov;49:101623. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101623. Epub 2022 Jun 23.

  PMID: 35779457 BACKGROUND

• Fritz JM, Rhon DI, Garland EL, Hanley AW, Greenlee T, Fino N, Martin B, Highland KB, Greene T. The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Integrated with Physical Therapy (MIND-PT) for Postsurgical Rehabilitation After Lumbar Surgery: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial as Part of the Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) Research Program. Pain Med. 2023 Aug 4;24(Suppl 1):S115-S125. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac138.

  PMID: 36069630 BACKGROUND

• Zgierska AE, Edwards RR, Barrett B, Burzinski CA, Jamison RN, Nakamura Y, Henningfield MF, Tuan WJ, Shen C, Sehgal N, Lennon RP, Dong H, Chinchilli VM, Liu Y, Turnquist A, Schiefelbein AR, Jacobs EA, Veasley C, Cowan P, Garland EL. Mindfulness vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain Treated With Opioids: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Apr 1;8(4):e253204. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3204.

  PMID: 40193079 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Pain

Interventions

Control Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Hernia; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: The sessions of program were: 1. Session: Introduction and group awareness, overview of the MBPE program, communication skills, body awareness, and mindful engagement in daily activities. 2. and 3. Sessions: Exploration of the concept of mindfulness, information about lumbar disc herniation and pain mechanisms, identifying the changes pain brings to patients' lives. 4\. Session: Emotions, thoughts, and behaviors model; understanding automatic pilot responses. 5\. Session: Breath awareness practices. 6. Session: Body scan meditation. 7. Session: Compassionate acceptance meditation. 8. Session: Developing new perspectives, valuing "moments" in daily life, mindfulness toolkit, and evaluation/closure of the group process.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 3, 2026
• First Posted: July 6, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2024
• Study Completion: August 30, 2024
• Last Updated: July 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)