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Feasibility of a Tailored Online Self-compassion Intervention
Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online programme that is based on Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) over four-weeks. The programme intends to share information and strategies to reduce diabetes distress, self-criticism, and shame, and improve physical health in people who have Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Official title: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of Online Self-compassion Training Tailored for Adults Living With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-06-18
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Feasibility RCT of a tailored online self-compassion intervention
This is a four-week online self-compassion course supplied by Balanced Minds. The researches of this study and an Expert by Experience have consulted with the owner of Balanced Minds to tailor this programme to people with diabetes. The self-help, self-compassion course is based on Compassionate Mind Training. This provides participants with opportunities to develop skills and attributes of compassion through a weekly 30-minute video on a specified topic, a 10-minute compassionate exercise that participants are encouraged to engage in daily for the week and a brief summary of the compassionate topic. The topics of the course are: The Foundations of Self-Compassion Developing your Compassionate Self Deepening the Compassionate Relationship with Yourself Self-compassion in Everyday Life.
Locations (2)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom