Body Signal Integration Training: A Case Series
Functional Neurological Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Functional Neurological Disorder focused on measuring Intervention, Interoception, Body Awareness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Currently experiencing FND symptoms, as measured on items 34-47 on the SOMS-7 (excluding seizures and hallucinations). The study is aiming to investigate the feasibility of an intervention for individuals with FND. Confirmation of diagnosis of FND (through letter from medical doctor) to ensure participants have a diagnosis of FND and are therefore the target audience for the intervention Willing and able to participate in remote therapy. The intervention will be delivered remotely so participants must be willing to engage with remote therapy. Able to converse in English proficiently without support from a link worker. The study will not be using interpreters and so an ability to converse proficiently in English to be able to engage with the intervention is needed. Residing in the UK for the duration of the study, this is in order to develop crisis and risk management plans for participants should they experience any negative effects from therapy or any risks be expressed throughout the course of the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: Currently undergoing any other psychological therapy Previous experience of a mindfulness-based intervention targeting FND. Individuals with symptoms of epilepsy and loss of consciousness. Symptoms of psychosis (as assessed on the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental State, CAARMS). Diagnosis of any type of Personality Disorder Active plans of self-harm and/or suicide. Potential participants will be asked to complete the risk items on the CORE-OM and will be interviewed around these. This is to ensure the safety of participants engaging in novel therapy and to manage the risks of any potential adverse side-effects of therapy History of prior suicide attempts, to manage the risks of causing negative side effects of therapy Any difficulties with alcohol or substance misuse. Individuals with active symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) i.e., having current symptoms of nightmares and flashbacks. Individuals with symptoms of an eating disorder. Rationale for exclusion criteria is described in the study protocol
Sites / Locations
- Krishna PanchmatiaRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention
Full session plan of the 8 sessions is uploaded to documents. This arm will consist of weekly 1 hour 1:1 sessions with Trainee Clinical Psychologist doing exercises aimed at improving interoception. Exercises will include tuning into the body under different circumstances e.g., while having a drink, looking at pictures to induce a positive mood state.