iCompassion: Internet-based Self-help for More Self-compassion
iCompassion
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interventional
122
1 country
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Brief Summary
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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2016
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
July 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 27, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 30, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2017
CompletedOctober 18, 2017
October 1, 2017
1.2 years
September 27, 2016
October 16, 2017
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)
8-week
Secondary Outcomes (11)
Self-Compassion Scale
Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
Baseline, 8-week
Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance Scale
Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences
Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
Positive and Negative Affective Schedule
Baseline, 8-week, 6-month
- +6 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Internet-based self-help
EXPERIMENTALInternet-based self-help on the basis of the program "Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living" (van den Brink \& Koster, 2015). The self-help program consists of seven text-based sessions, various exercises (z.B. breathing meditations, diaries,) and tasks. Participants have the possibility for guidance to the program on request.
Waiting control group
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Increased levels of self-criticism
- years or older
- Internet account
- Sufficient German language skills
- Written informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Substance dependence, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder
- Acute suicidality
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Bern
Bern, 3012, Switzerland
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Tobias Krieger, PhD
University of Bern
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 27, 2016
First Posted
September 30, 2016
Study Start
July 1, 2016
Primary Completion
September 1, 2017
Study Completion
September 1, 2017
Last Updated
October 18, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-10