Clinical trials: Self-Compassion
Mindfulness, Compassion
Psychological and Neurobiological Impact of a Retreat Based on Mindfulness and Compassion for Stress Reduction.
The study is aimed at comparing the differential effects of two widely used standardized meditation programs: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) delivered in a retreat format with…
- Conditions
- Mindfulness, Compassion, Psychophysiologic Reaction, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- Retreat (NCT05516355)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Compassion Cultivation Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The Effectiveness of CFT for Reducing Self-criticism in Patients With Complex PTSD: a Single-case Experimental Study
PTSD is a mental disorder including psychological symptoms related to severe traumatic event(s). PTSD can negatively affect people's functioning in several life domains.
- Trial name
- NCT05791760
- Testing
- Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) for complex PTSD
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Twente
Perfectionism, Depression
Mindful Self-compassion and Perfectionism
The study is a randomized controlled study. A total of 200 students will be invited to participate in a 5-session mindful self-compassion course aimed at increasing self-compassion and reducing maladaptive perfectionism, anxiety…
- Conditions
- Perfectionism, Depression, Anxiety, Body Image
- Trial name
- NCT03453437
- Testing
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 379 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
Stress, Caregiver Burden
Self-Compassion to Enhance the Well-Being of Caregivers of Children With Physical Disabilities
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary social/emotional well-being outcomes of a tailored, online self-compassion-based resilience course for caregivers of children with physical…
- Conditions
- Stress, Caregiver Burden, Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT06271824
- Testing
- Self-Compassion Based Resilient Caregiving Course
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
no Specific Clincal Condition Required (Focus is on Persons Who Are Feeling Stressed or Want to Improve Their Wellbeing)
Micro-interventions Aiming to Optimize Expectations or Self-compassion to Improve Well-being/Reduce Stress and Their Differential Effects
The study's aim is to determine whether brief interventions (micro-interventions) aiming to optimize expectations or enhancing feelings of self-compassion are able to improve well-being/reduce perceived stress in comparison to an…
- Trial name
- NCT04461548
- Testing
- Thinking, writing and imagining
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Compliant Behavior, Self-Control
Episodic Future Thinking and Compassion
During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic, public health departments have issued guidelines to limit viral transmission.
- Conditions
- Compliant Behavior, Self-Control, Impulsive Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05031559
- Testing
- Episodic Future Thinking, Compassion Training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monash University
Lifestyle, Healthy, Sleepiness
Lifestyle Coaching for Fatigue Mitigation in Emergency Medicine Residents
The purpose of this study is to determine whether personalized lifestyle coaching minimizes the negative impact of circadian disruption on performance and recovery in emergency medicine physician trainees during night shifts.
- Conditions
- Lifestyle, Healthy, Sleepiness, Alertness, Shift-Work Related Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT06015646
- Testing
- Personalized lifestyle coaching and educational handout, Handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Anxiety Depression, Burnout
Effects of Mindfulness Training on Burnout and Mood in Hospital Employees
The primary aims of the study are to 1) provide a hospital employee population with a mindfulness based stress reduction workshop and 2) evaluate the impact of this clinically validated group mindfulness intervention on burnout…
- Trial name
- NCT04307563
- Testing
- Mindfulness session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Trauma, Psychological, Moral Injury
Wellness Intervention for Nurses Post Traumatic Growth and Selfcare
Nurses working in home and hospice care settings find their roles emotionally challenging and are at high risk for trauma, strain and fatigue. Such sufferings were high among nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Psychological, Moral Injury, Compassion Fatigue
- Trial name
- WINGS (NCT06674876)
- Testing
- Blog writing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Mental Health Issue
A Study Protocol on Peer Digital Acceset (PDA)
This protocol delineates a randomized controlled trial for evaluating the implementation and clinical effectiveness of Assecet, a digital peer support intervention for youth mental well-being, which comprises two components.
- Trial name
- PDA (NCT05083676)
- Testing
- Acceset Intervention
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1)
Anxiety, Depression
Compassion Training and Mindfulness Training for Social Well-Being and Mental Health
Study Design, Aims, and Population: The present study is a three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT). The primary aim is to test the relative efficacy of two 8-week online interventions - Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT)…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burnout
- Trial name
- NCT05227794
- Testing
- Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Body Image
Effectiveness of a Self-guided Mobile Phone Application in Improving the Way we See Ourselves and Our Bodies
Body image concerns are pervasive and can impact multiple aspects of a person's life. Individuals with negative body image tend to have negative thoughts and feelings about their bodies, often resulting in unhealthy behaviours.
- Trial name
- NCT04977973
- Testing
- Self-guided programme on body image, Self-guided programme on cooperation
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 310 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Mindfulness is a Moment by Moment Awareness to Remain Purposefully and Non Judgmentally Attentive to Their Own Experience
Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Meditation on Well-being, Self Compassion & Cognizance Among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units
Effect of Mindfulness Based Guided Meditation on Intensive care Unit nurses wellbeing,cognizance \& self compassion was assessed .
- Trial name
- NCT04572464
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Guided Meditation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
End-of-life Care
A Novel Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy (MCAT) Supervision
Background: The need for empathy and the difficulties of coping with morality when caring for the dying and the bereaved pose great psychological and spiritual strains.
- Trial name
- MCAT (NCT03440606)
- Testing
- Mindful-Compassion Art Therapy Supervision
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Psychopathology
Can Applying the Science of Habit Formation to Contemplative Practice Improve Outcomes
In the present study, the investigators will conduct a confirmatory efficacy trial to test whether improving practice automaticity (i.e., habit formation) of self-compassionate touch improves outcomes in the predicted direction.
- Trial name
- NCT05866718
- Testing
- Self-Compassionate Touch Intervention, Habit Formation Tools
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 497 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
Binge-Eating Disorder
eBEfree - an ICT Adaptation of BEfree
The eBEfree project aims at testing the effectiveness of an information and communication technology-based delivery version of BEfree in individuals with obesity and Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
- Trial name
- eBEfree (NCT04101032)
- Testing
- eBEfree
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Stress, Psychological
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in McGill University
Mental health issues are increasingly costly in Quebec. Given most psychological disorders occur before age 24, university-based interventions are appealing to prevent and treat mental illness, especially as rates of…
- Trial name
- NCT03756181
- Testing
- Five-week MSC program (MSC5wk)
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lady Davis Institute
Occupational Stress and Mental Health in Clinical Nurses, Burnout
On-Demand AI Support Via LINE-Based GPT Assistant to Improve Emotional Resilience and Reduce Burnout Among Clinical Nurses
Clinical nurses are frequently exposed to high emotional demands due to heavy workloads, time pressure, patient suffering, and the interpersonal complexity of clinical care.
- Conditions
- Occupational Stress and Mental Health in Clinical Nurses, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Psychological Resilience
- Trial name
- Nurse-AI-CARE (NCT07380685)
- Testing
- Interactive LINE GPT Emotional Support, Static Supportive Messages
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Self Compassion, Compassion
Effects of a Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program on Compassion and Healthy Peer Relationships in Adolescents
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.
- Conditions
- Self Compassion, Compassion, Peer Group, Interpersonal Relations
- Trial name
- NCT07723040
- Testing
- Nurse-Led Self-Compassion and Kindness Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Education Given to Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an important public health problem in our country as well as all over the world. The physical, psychological, social and economic problems and mood disorders experienced by the parents of these…
- Trial name
- NCT05693662
- Testing
- Session 1, Session 2, Session 3
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University