Self CompassionNCT07723040
Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents
A study testing Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program in people with Self Compassion and Compassion, run by Marmara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this experimental study is to learn if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program works to improve self-compassion, compassion toward peers, and peer relationships among adolescents. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self Compassion, Compassion, Peer Group
- What is being tested?
- Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Apr 2026to Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being actively enrolled as a high school student.
- Demonstrating regular attendance to the intervention sessions.
- Having no visual, hearing, or cognitive/comprehension impairments.
Who cannot join
- Having previously participated in an intervention or training program on self-compassion or similar topics.
- Failure to complete all scales entirely at any data collection time point (baseline, post-test, or follow-up).
- Withdrawing from the intervention before completion.
- Irregular attendance or failure to maintain regular participation in the intervention sessions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Maltepe, Istanbul
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this experimental study is to learn if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program works to improve self-compassion, compassion toward peers, and peer relationships among adolescents. The main hypotheses to be tested in the study are:
Post-intervention self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
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Post-intervention compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Post-intervention peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Researchers will compare the experimental group (receiving the program) to a control group to see if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program is effective in enhancing compassion and peer relationships in adolescents.
Participants will:
Participate in the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program 1 day a week for 6 weeks
Complete the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up test questionnaires
- Conditions
- Self Compassion, Compassion, Peer Group, Interpersonal Relations
- Being tested
- Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program
- Keywords
- Self-compassion, Compassion, Peer relationships, Adolescents, Kindness, Randomized controlled trial
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness ProgramOther
This is a 6-week, 40-minute program implemented once a week, focusing on developing compassion and kindness towards themselves and their peers. The program aims to strengthen adolescents' compassion for themselves and others, thereby improving their peer relationships.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive a 6-week nurse-led self-compassion and kindness intervention program focusing on compassion, kindness, and peer relationships. Receives: Other: Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group will not receive the 6-week intervention program. They will continue with their standard school curriculum, which includes a routine course on social etiquette. They will complete the evaluation scales at the same time points. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF)-Change in Self-Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on adolescents' self-compassion levels. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale. The scale is a single-dimensional, 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 11 items, with responses ranging from 1 ('Never') to 5 ('Always'). The minimum and maximum achievable scores on the scale are 11 and 55, respectively. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on compassion levels among adolescents. Compassion will be measured using the Compassion Scale for Adolescents. The Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 30 items across six subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The total achievable score on the scale ranges from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 150. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of compassion.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
This outcome measure evaluates the improvement in peer relationships following the 6-week intervention program. Peer relationships will be assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale. The Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 29 items across four subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The minimum and maximum achievable total scores on the scale are 29 and 145, respectively. Higher total scores reflect healthier and better-quality peer relationships.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) - Change in Self-Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
This outcome measure assesses the change in self-compassion scores at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Self-compassion will be measured using the Self-Compassion Scale. The scale is a single-dimensional, 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 11 items, with responses ranging from 1 ('Never') to 5 ('Always'). The minimum and maximum achievable scores on the scale are 11 and 55, respectively. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: 1 month after the intervention
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
This outcome measure assesses the change in compassion scores at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Compassion will be measured using the Compassion Scale for Adolescents. The Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 30 items across six subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The total achievable score on the scale ranges from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 150. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of compassion.
Measured: 1 month after the intervention
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships at 1-Month Follow-Up
This outcome measure assesses the improvement in peer relationships at the 1-month follow-up after the completion of the 6-week intervention. Peer relationships will be assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale. The Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 29 items across four subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The minimum and maximum achievable total scores on the scale are 29 and 145, respectively. Higher total scores reflect healthier and better-quality peer relationships.
Measured: 1 month after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jul 2026
- Study start8 Apr 2026
- Primary completionJul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Self CompassionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Marmara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Gizem BIDIK, PhD (c), Research Assistant, Principal investigator, Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07723040
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MarmaraU/30.03.2026/64
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07723040
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MarmaraU/30.03.2026/64
- Conditions
- Self Compassion, Compassion, Peer Group, Interpersonal Relations
- Keywords
- Self-compassion, Compassion, Peer relationships, Adolescents, Kindness, Randomized controlled trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 23 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this experimental study is to learn if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program works to improve self-compassion, compassion toward peers, and peer relationships among adolescents. The main hypotheses to be tested in the study are:
Post-intervention self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Post-intervention compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Post-intervention peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up self-compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up compassion scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Follow-up peer relationships scale scores will be significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Researchers will compare the experimental group (receiving the program) to a control group to see if the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program is effective in enhancing compassion and peer relationships in adolescents.
Participants will:
Participate in the Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program 1 day a week for 6 weeks
Complete the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up test questionnaires
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness ProgramParticipants in this group will receive a 6-week nurse-led self-compassion and kindness intervention program focusing on compassion, kindness, and peer relationships. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group will not receive the 6-week intervention program. They will continue with their standard school curriculum, which includes a routine course on social etiquette. They will complete the evaluation scales at the same time points. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being actively enrolled as a high school student.
- Demonstrating regular attendance to the intervention sessions.
- Having no visual, hearing, or cognitive/comprehension impairments.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having previously participated in an intervention or training program on self-compassion or similar topics.
- Failure to complete all scales entirely at any data collection time point (baseline, post-test, or follow-up).
- Withdrawing from the intervention before completion.
- Irregular attendance or failure to maintain regular participation in the intervention sessions.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness ProgramThis is a 6-week, 40-minute program implemented once a week, focusing on developing compassion and kindness towards themselves and their peers. The program aims to strengthen adolescents' compassion for themselves and others, thereby improving their peer relationships. | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF)-Change in Self-Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on adolescents' self-compassion levels. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale. The scale is a single-dimensional, 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 11 items, with responses ranging from 1 ('Never') to 5 ('Always'). The minimum and maximum achievable scores on the scale are 11 and 55, respectively. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the immediate effect of the 6-week intervention program on compassion levels among adolescents. Compassion will be measured using the Compassion Scale for Adolescents. The Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 30 items across six subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The total achievable score on the scale ranges from a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 150. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of compassion.
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention
This outcome measure evaluates the improvement in peer relationships following the 6-week intervention program. Peer relationships will be assessed using the Peer Relationships Scale. The Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) is a 5-point Likert-type instrument consisting of 29 items across four subscales, with responses ranging from 1 ('Strongly disagree') to 5 ('Strongly agree'). The minimum and maximum achievable total scores on the scale are 29 and 145, respectively. Higher total scores reflect healthier and better-quality peer relationships.
3 secondary outcomes
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) - Change in Self-Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time frame: 1 month after the intervention
Compassion Scale for Adolescents (CSA) - Change in Compassion Levels at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time frame: 1 month after the intervention
Peer Relationships Scale (PRS) - Change in Peer Relationships at 1-Month Follow-Up
Time frame: 1 month after the intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Gizem BIDIK, PhD (c), Research Assistant principal investigator
Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program in people with Self Compassion and Compassion, run by Marmara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF)-Change in Self-Compassion Levels From Baseline to Post-Intervention (Week 6) (time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jul 2026.