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NCT Number: NCT02920320

iCompassion: Internet-based Self-help for More Self-compassion

In this study, people who suffer from strong self-critical tendencies will be randomized to two study conditions. The first group receives an account to an internet-based self-help intervention. The second group is a waiting control group. In both conditions additional care or treatment is allowed. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of an internet-based self-help intervention on depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms compared to a waiting list. Assessments are at baseline, 8-week and 6-months post-randomization. After 8 weeks, participants in the waiting control group get also access to the intervention and fill out questionnaires after 8 weeks again.

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Key information

Conditions

Self-Criticism

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Bern

Bern, 3012, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Increased levels of self-criticism
  • 18 years or older
  • Internet account
  • Sufficient German language skills
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Substance dependence, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder
  • Acute suicidality

Treatment and study plan

Internet-based self-help program

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)

    Time frame: 8-week

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self-Compassion Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  2. Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week

  3. Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  4. Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  5. Positive and Negative Affective Schedule

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  6. Fear of Self-Compassion Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  7. Satisfaction with Life Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  8. Questionnaire for the Assessment of Adaptive and Maladaptive Shame

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

  9. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 8-week, 6-month follow-up

  10. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Time frame: 8-week

  11. Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)

    Time frame: 6-month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Bern

Other

Registry information

Acronym: iCompassion

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Sep 30, 2016
Registry last updated
Oct 18, 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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