IRB: IRB00147638
Purpose of Study: This study will look at the mental health benefits of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have anxiety and/or depression. MBSR is a type of meditation that is used to treat anxiety and depression.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age > 18
- Patients diagnosed with RA
- Patients with moderate to high levels of anxiety and/or depression
Study Status:
Recruiting
Michelle K. Jones, B.S.
(410) 550-9674
mrkjones@jhmi.edu
Principal Investigator:
Clifton O. Bingham, III, MD
Professor of Medicine
Dr. Bingham’s current research is focused in the area of patient centered outcomes research, including patient reported outcome development, validation, and integration in clinical care. He serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Committee for the international Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) methodology group.
