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ArticleJMIR research protocols2018

Smartphone App Using Mindfulness Meditation for Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain (MEMPHIS): Protocol for a Randomized Feasibility Trial.

Elizabeth Ball, Sian Newton, Brennan C Kahan, Gordon Forbes, Neil Wright, Clara Cantalapiedra Calvete, Harry A L Gibson, Ewelina Rogozinska, Carol Rivas, Stephanie J C Taylor and 2 more

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT02721108 nacompletednot on this map

Mindfulness Meditation Using a Smart-phone Application for Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorQueen Mary University of LondonRan2016 to 2017Enrolled90ConditionsChronic Pelvic PainArmsMindfulness meditation, Relaxation app
NCT03936088 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2019, after this paper: background citation

Use of a Self-Guided Mindfulness Mobile Application to Improve Pain Outcomes in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis

TypeinterventionalSponsorjilliansylvesterRan2019 to 2022Enrolled75ConditionsOsteo Arthritis Knee, PainArmsIntervention -- "Headspace" mindfulness application, Control -- "My Water Balance" application
NCT04773925 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2021, after this paper: background citation

The Impact of Integrative Medicine on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorMayo ClinicRan2021 to 2021Enrolled15ConditionsChronic Female Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Disorder)ArmsMindfulness counseling
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. [Somatoform disorders-chronic pelvic pain in women].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Elizabeth BallDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8739-090X
Sian NewtonCentre for Primary Care and Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8035-0411
Brennan C KahanPragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9957-0844
Gordon ForbesPragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8662-3636
Neil WrightClinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3946-1870
Clara Cantalapiedra CalveteDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6160-1721
Harry A L GibsonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9395-9768
Ewelina RogozinskaWomen's Health Research Unit, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3455-0644
Carol RivasSocial Science Research Unit, University College London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0316-8090
Stephanie J C TaylorCentre for Primary Care and Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7454-6354
Judy BirchPelvic Pain Support Network, Poole, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3911-2627
Julie DoddsWomen's Health Research Unit, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6041-1456

Funding

Department of Health PB-PG-1013-32025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFemale chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as intermittent or constant pelvic or lower abdominal pain occurring in a woman for at least 6 months. Up to a quarter of women are estimated to be affected by CPP worldwide and it is responsible for one fifth of specialist gynecological referrals in the United Kingdom. Psychological interventions are commonly utilized. As waiting times and funding capacity impede access to face-to-face consultations, supported self-management (SSM) has emerged as a viable alternative. Mindfulness meditation is a potentially valuable SSM tool, and in the era of mobile technology, this can be delivered to the individual user via a smartphone app.

objectiveTo assess the feasibility of conducting a trial of a mindfulness meditation intervention delivered by a mobile phone app for patients with CPP. The main feasibility objectives were to assess patient recruitment and app adherence, to obtain information to be used in the sample size estimate of a future trial, and to receive feedback on usability of the app.

methodsMindfulness Meditation for Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain (MEMPHIS) is a three-arm feasibility trial, that took place in two hospitals in the United Kingdom. Eligible participants were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to one of three treatment arms: (1) the intervention arm, consisting of a guided, spoken mindfulness meditation app; (2) an active control arm, consisting of a progressive muscle relaxation app; and (3) usual care (no app). Participants were followed-up for 6 months. Key feasibility outcomes included the time taken to recruit all patients for the study, adherence, and estimates to be used in the sample size calculation for a subsequent full-scale trial. Upon completion of the feasibility trial we will conduct focus groups to explore app usability and reasons for noncompliance.

resultsRecruitment for MEMPHIS took place between May 2016 and September 2016. The study was closed March 2017 and the report was submitted to the NIHR on October 26, 2017.

conclusionsThis feasibility trial will inform the design of a large multicentered trial to assess the clinical effectiveness of mindfulness meditation delivered via a smartphone app for the treatment of CPP.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02721108; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02721108 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6wLMAkuaU); BioMed Central: ISRCTN10925965; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN10925965 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6wLMVLuys).

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chronic painmeditationmindfulnessmobile applicationspelvic painrandomized controlled trial

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PMCPMC5789162

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