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The Unified Protocol as a Transdiagnostic Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility pilot Study in Chilean Patients in Eating Behaviors and Emotional Regulation Outcomes
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WoS WOS:001476941800006
DOI 10.4067/S0718-48082025000100117
Año 2025
Tipo artículo de investigación

Citas Totales

Autores Afiliación Chile

Instituciones Chile

% Participación
Internacional

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Afiliación Extranjera

Instituciones
Extranjeras


Abstract



Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease affecting the central nervous system, significantly impacting quality of life. Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) is the most common subtype and is often worsened by comorbidities such as obesity, which heighten symptoms and disability. Emotional regulation and eating behaviors are critical areas influencing the progression and management of RRMS. Objective: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Unified Protocol, a transdiagnostic treatment, in improving psychological symptoms, emotional regulation, andeating behaviours in Chilean RRMS patients, particularly those living with obesity or overweight. Method: The sample included 7 RRMS patients who underwent 14 sessions of the UP. The UP aims to manage and prevent emotional symptoms by enhancing emotional regulation skills, crucial for reducing future psychological distress such as anxiety and depression. The intervention focused on disrupting the cycle of emotional eating and enhancing overall quality of life. Results: Results showed improvements in emotional regulation and reductions in depression and anxiety. However, these effects diminished overtime, with an increase in emotional eating, underscoring the need for continuous support and targeted strategies. Conclusions: The findings of this pilot study on feasibility and acceptability highlight the potential of the UP in treating RRMS, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches and further research into sustained and tailored treatments. This study is an extension of a wider RCT which has already been pre-registered [osf.io/sr4bx].

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Revista ISSN
Terapia Psicológica 0718-4808

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Psychology, Clinical
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Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry And Mental Health
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Applied Social Sciences

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Publicaciones WoS (Ediciones: ISSHP, ISTP, AHCI, SSCI, SCI), Scopus, SciELO Chile.

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Autores - Afiliación



Ord. Autor Género Institución - País
1 San-Martin, Maria Consuelo - Universidad de Los Andes, Chile - Chile
2 Beltran, Rodrigo - Univ Nacl Educ Distancia - España
3 Pardo-Garrido, Luis - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Chile
4 Soto, Marcela - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Chile
5 Matus-Rosas, Paulina - Universidad de Chile - Chile
6 Quezada-Scholz, Vanetza - Universidad de Chile - Chile
7 Pino-Ruy-Perez, Paulina - Universidad de Chile - Chile
8 Osma-Lopez, Jorge - UNIV ZARAGOZA - España
9 Guevara-Oliva, Carlos - Universidad de Chile - Chile

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Financiamiento



Fuente
Fondo Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo en Salud, FONIS
Autonomous Government of Aragon

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Agradecimiento
MCSM and CG were supported by Fondo Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo en Salud, FONIS SA22I0033. JO received support by the Autonomous Government of Aragon [Departamento de Ciencia, Universidad y Sociedad del Conocimiento] (Grant Number Research Team S31_23R) .

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