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Mind over MS: could online therapy lift the fog of depression?

NCT ID NCT07742579

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program can reduce depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have mild to moderate depression. The program involves live group sessions over eight weeks. Researchers will compare changes in depression, fatigue, sleep, pain, and quality of life between those who receive the therapy and those on a waiting list. They will also interview participants to understand their experiences and how the therapy could be improved.

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Active substance
Online group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) delivered live in weekly sessions for 8 weeks
What this could lead to
If effective, this online therapy could offer a practical, accessible way to help people with MS manage depression and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
The trial is still in progress, and results may not show a clear benefit. Depression is complex, and what works for one person may not work for another.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 152 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria will include: * Age \>/=18 * Neurologist confirmed MS diagnosis (McDonald criteria) * Able to understand spoken and written English * A score of 14-28 on the Beck Depression Inventory-II signifying mild-moderate depression * Registered with a primary care provider (family physician or neurologist) * Residing in Canada Exclusion criteria will include: * Potentially life-threatening comorbidities (suicidal ideation (i.e., score of 2 or 3 on the BDI-Fast Screen suicidal ideation question), history of psychosis, terminal/life threatening inter-current illness), or those such conditions expected to significantly limit participation and adherence (pregnancy, cognitive impairment i.e. score \<26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment - MoCA) * Receipt of MBCT in the past 2 years (completed at least 4/8 sessions).

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