TY - JOUR
T1 - A pilot randomized control trial investigating the effect of mindfulness practice on pain tolerance, psychological well-being, and physiological activity
AU - Kingston, Jessica
AU - Chadwick, Paul
AU - Meron, Daniel
AU - Skinner, T. Chas
PY - 2007/3/1
Y1 - 2007/3/1
N2 - Objective: To investigate the effect of mindfulness training on pain tolerance, psychological well-being, physiological activity, and the acquisition of mindfulness skills. Methods: Forty-two asymptomatic University students participated in a randomized, single-blind, active control pilot study. Participants in the experimental condition were offered six (1-h) mindfulness sessions; control participants were offered two (1-h) Guided Visual Imagery sessions. Both groups were provided with practice CDs and encouraged to practice daily. Pre-post pain tolerance (cold pressor test), mood, blood pressure, pulse, and mindfulness skills were obtained. Results: Pain tolerance significantly increased in the mindfulness condition only. There was a strong trend indicating that mindfulness skills increased in the mindfulness condition, but this was not related to improved pain tolerance. Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased in both conditions. Conclusion: Mindfulness training did increase pain tolerance, but this was not related to the acquisition of mindfulness skills.
AB - Objective: To investigate the effect of mindfulness training on pain tolerance, psychological well-being, physiological activity, and the acquisition of mindfulness skills. Methods: Forty-two asymptomatic University students participated in a randomized, single-blind, active control pilot study. Participants in the experimental condition were offered six (1-h) mindfulness sessions; control participants were offered two (1-h) Guided Visual Imagery sessions. Both groups were provided with practice CDs and encouraged to practice daily. Pre-post pain tolerance (cold pressor test), mood, blood pressure, pulse, and mindfulness skills were obtained. Results: Pain tolerance significantly increased in the mindfulness condition only. There was a strong trend indicating that mindfulness skills increased in the mindfulness condition, but this was not related to improved pain tolerance. Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased in both conditions. Conclusion: Mindfulness training did increase pain tolerance, but this was not related to the acquisition of mindfulness skills.
KW - Mindfulness meditation
KW - Physiological activity
KW - Psychological well-being
KW - Randomized control trial
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.10.007
DO - 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.10.007
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 17324679
AN - SCOPUS:33847113929
SN - 0022-3999
VL - 62
SP - 297
EP - 300
JO - Journal of Psychosomatic Research
JF - Journal of Psychosomatic Research
IS - 3
ER -
