Attention Training Technique and Mindful Self-Compassion

NCT03332381 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2015/470-1
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 81
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Anxiety; Depression; Stress, Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

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

  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.

  Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

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

  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.

  Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (3)

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

  Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

• Changes in the attention flexibility subscale of the Detached Mindfulness Questionnaire

  Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

• Changes in mindfulness as assessed with The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire

  Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention

Study Arms (2)

Attention training technique

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Attention training technique

Mindful self-compassion

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: Mindful self-compassion

Interventions

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.

Also known as: ATT

Attention training technique

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.

Also known as: MSC

Mindful self-compassion

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• self reported symptoms of stress/anxiety/depression

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Psykologisk Institutt, Dragvoll

Trondheim, 7491, Norway

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Stress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Magne Flaten, phd

  Norwegian University of Science and Technology

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: RCT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 30, 2017
• First Posted: November 6, 2017
• Study Start: May 1, 2015
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2017
• Study Completion: September 1, 2017
• Last Updated: November 6, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-11

Locations

NO (1)