Mindfulness may ease the burden of painful skin disease
NCT ID NCT05642039
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-week online mindfulness course could improve quality of life for people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition that causes painful boils. Thirty-seven adults with HS took part. Half attended weekly mindfulness classes and did guided audio exercises at home, while the other half received a short educational course. Researchers measured changes in quality of life using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help HS patients feel better emotionally and cope with their condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 37 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and mindfulness does not treat the skin disease itself.
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States