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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Self-criticism
Registration Number
NCT02920320
Lead Sponsor
University of Bern
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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
122
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)8-week
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mini International Neuropsychiatric InterviewBaseline, 8-week
Positive and Negative Affective ScheduleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Fear of Self-Compassion ScaleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Rosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month follow-up
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)6-month
Self-Compassion ScaleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance ScaleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness ExperiencesBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Satisfaction with Life ScaleBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Questionnaire for the Assessment of Adaptive and Maladaptive ShameBaseline, 8-week, 6-month
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire8-week

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Bern

🇨🇭

Bern, Switzerland

University of Bern
🇨🇭Bern, Switzerland

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