Skip to main content
TrialFinder
TrialFinder is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you.
RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Internet-Based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (iMBCT) for Chronic Tinnitus Patients

Internet-Based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (iMBCT) for Chronic Tinnitus Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study tested a 6-week, internet-based Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program designed to help people experiencing distress related to chronic tinnitus. Tinnitus is condition that can cause anxiety, depression, and negatively impact the quality of life. The investigators compare the online MBCT program to a wait-list group. Study aims to measure tinnitus distress, symptoms of anxiety, depression, mindfulness traits, and self-compassion before the program, right after, one month later, and six months later.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion criteria 1. Willingness and ability to participate in online therapy. 2. Polish language proficiency. 3. 18 years or older. 4. Suffering from chronic tinnitus for at least 3 months. 5. A score of ≥32 on the TFI. Exclusion criteria 1\) Mentally incapable patients. 2) Patients who have already completed structured mindfulness training. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

View original clinical language
Inclusion criteria 1. Willingness and ability to participate in online therapy. 2. Polish language proficiency. 3. 18 years or older. 4. Suffering from chronic tinnitus for at least 3 months. 5. A score of ≥32 on the TFI. Exclusion criteria 1\) Mentally incapable patients. 2) Patients who have already completed structured mindfulness training.

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (Internet-delivered)

A 6-week (42 days), unguided online adaptation of the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program. The intervention consisted of six sequential modules delivered through a secure web platform, including guided mindfulness meditations, body scan, mindful movement, and cognitive-behavioral exercises. Participants received audio recordings, written materials, and reflective tasks, along with automated reminder emails. No therapist guidance was provided.

BEHAVIORAL

No intervention

Participants in this arm received no active intervention during the 6-week waitlist period but completed all study assessments on the same schedule as intervention arms. After the waiting period, participants were offered to take part in the online MBCT program.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland