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Self-Compassion Intervention for Psychobiological Processes in Social Evaluation

N/A
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Research Sponsored by Western University, Canada
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Self-identify as "heavy weight"
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 phases: baseline measurement (minutes 5-10), intervention (minutes 15-45), weight-stigma induction (minutes 45-60), recovery (minutes 60-95).]
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Study Summary

This trial will study whether self-compassion can help protect against the harmful health effects of weight stigma.

Eligible Conditions
  • Social Stigma
  • Obesity
  • Compassion
  • Stress Reaction

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You consider yourself to be significantly overweight or obese.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 phases: baseline measurement (minutes 5-10), intervention (minutes 15-45), weight-stigma induction (minutes 45-60), recovery (minutes 60-95).]
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 phases: baseline measurement (minutes 5-10), intervention (minutes 15-45), weight-stigma induction (minutes 45-60), recovery (minutes 60-95).] for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Hydrocortisone
Change in State Distress from baseline to post-stigma induction
Change in State Self-Conscious Body Emotions from baseline to post-stigma induction
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Self-Compassion InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be guided through an acute, 30-minute self-compassion intervention consisting of psychoeducation, guided loving-kindness meditation, compassionate imagery and a compassionate writing activity.
Group II: Resting Control InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be asked to sit quietly and independently for 30 minutes. They can read neutral magazines provided or their own reading/writing material, but will be asked not to use outside electronic devices or communicate with anyone external.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Western University, CanadaLead Sponsor
238 Previous Clinical Trials
57,145 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acute Self-Compassion Intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05107609 — N/A
Social Stigma Research Study Groups: Self-Compassion Intervention, Resting Control Intervention
Social Stigma Clinical Trial 2023: Acute Self-Compassion Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05107609 — N/A
Acute Self-Compassion Intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05107609 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Could persons who have surpassed their seventieth year participate in this experiment?

"According to the trial's criteria, participants must fit into a narrow age range window of 18-34 years old. Conversely, 45 clinical trials are available for patients under 18 while 114 have been developed specifically targeting those over 65."

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Are there any available openings for participants in this research?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical investigation is actively recruiting participants. Submitted on November 1st 2021 and last updated on April 25th 2022, the study requires 60 individuals to be enrolled across a single site."

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How many volunteers have enrolled in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website indicates that this research initiative, which was initially advertised on November 1st 2021, is actively recruiting subjects. Sixty individuals will be selected from one medical site to participate in the study."

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Who meets the eligibility criteria to participate in this trial?

"To be eligible for this experiment, individuals must suffer from stigma and social issues while being between 18 to 34 years of age. Sixty people are expected to join the study."

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~11 spots leftby Mar 2025