Attention Training Technique and Mindful Self-Compassion

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Stress, Psychological; Anxiety
• Interventions: Behavioral: Attention training technique; Behavioral: Mindful self-compassion

• Registration Number: NCT03332381
• Lead Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-05-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-05-01
• Study Completion: 2017-09-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-10-30
• Status Verified: 2017-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-11-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-11-01
• Study First Posted: 2017-11-06
• Last Update Posted: 2017-11-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 81

Inclusion Criteria

• self reported symptoms of stress/anxiety/depression

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Attention training technique	Attention training technique	-
Mindful self-compassion	Mindful self-compassion	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in symptoms of anxiety as assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale	Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention	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.
Change in symptoms of depression as assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9	Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in mindfulness as assessed with The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire	Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention	Assessment of mindfulness. Total score range from 20 (not mindful at all) to 100(very mindful). Higher values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not analyzed.
Changes in the attention flexibility subscale of the Detached Mindfulness Questionnaire	Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention	Assessment of attention flexibility. Total score for attention flexibility range from 5 (no flexibility) to 25 (very flexible). Higher values represent better outcome. No other subscales are used.
Changes in self-compassion as assessed by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form	Baseline, immediately after last session, 6 months after intervention	Assessment of self-compassion. Total score range from 12 (no self-compassion) to 60 (high on self-compassion). Higher values represent better outcome. Subscale scores are not used.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Psykologisk Institutt, Dragvoll; 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway