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NCT Number: NCT03332381

Attention Training Technique and Mindful Self-Compassion

The design of the study is a randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 students with self-reported symptoms of stress/anxiety/depression will be invited to take part in a 3-session course consisting of either attention training or self-compassion/mindfulness based meditation. Attention training involves modifying metacognitive control and enhancing attention flexibility so that people can refrain from responding to intrusions with extended processing. Self-compassion involves not avoiding painful or distressing feelings. Instead these experiences are held in awareness with kindness, understanding, and a sense of shared humanity.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Psykologisk Institutt, Dragvoll

Trondheim, 7491, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • self reported symptoms of stress/anxiety/depression

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Attention training technique

Behavioral

Attention training involves modifying metacognitive control and enhancing attention flexibility so that people can refrain from responding to intrusions with extended processing.

Other names: ATT

Mindful Self-Compassion

Behavioral

Self-compassion involves not avoiding painful or distressing feelings. Instead these experiences are held in awareness with kindness, understanding, and a sense of shared humanity.

Other names: MSC

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in symptoms of depression as assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

    Assesses symptoms of depression. Total score range from 0 (no depression) to 27 (very depressed). Lower values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not used.

  2. Change in symptoms of anxiety as assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

    Assesses symptoms of anxiety. Total score range from 0 (no depression) to 21 (very depressed). Lower values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not used.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in self-compassion as assessed by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

    Assessment of self-compassion. Total score range from 12 (no self-compassion) to 60 (high on self-compassion). Higher values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not used.

  2. Changes in the attention flexibility subscale of the Detached Mindfulness Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

    Assessment of attention flexibility. Total score for attention flexibility range from 5 (no flexibility) to 25 (very flexible). Higher values represent better outcome. No other subscales are used.

  3. Changes in mindfulness as assessed with The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

    Assessment of mindfulness. Total score range from 20 (not mindful at all) to 100(very mindful). Higher values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not analyzed.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Attention Training Technique and Mindful Self-Compassion

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Nov 6, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 6, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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