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Behavioural Intervention

Logic-based intervention for Self-Criticism

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Led By Allison C. Kelly, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Waterloo

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up immediately after the intervention

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Study Summary

This trial aims to compare different types of interventions on individuals with high or low self-criticism. The interventions being studied are compassion-based, logic-based, and a placebo control. The main questions this

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who often criticize themselves, either mildly or severely. Participants will be selected based on their tendency to self-criticize and must be available for two sessions a few days apart. There are no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria provided.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests the immediate effects of three different one-time interventions (compassion-based, logic-based, placebo control) after inducing feelings of shame in participants with varying levels of self-criticism. It aims to determine which intervention best promotes emotional relief and self-compassion.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience temporary discomfort due to the shame induction process used before the therapeutic interventions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ immediately after the intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~immediately after the intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately after the intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Momentary self-criticism

Self-Assessment Manikin (Arousal and Pleasure subscales only)

State Shame and Guilt Scale (shame subscale)

Secondary outcome measures

Self-reported reassurance (researcher-generated)

Soothing affect

State self-compassion assessed via Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale (adapted self-compassion subscale)

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Logic-based interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants assigned to this intervention will be asked to engage in one brief (10-15 minute) online logic-based exercise that was adapted from a thought record (Greenberger & Padesky, 1995), which is often completed during cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment. Participants will be asked to reread what they wrote about their feelings of shame and chose a thought central to their shame to use for this exercise. Participants will be asked to generate evidence for and against their chosen thought, and then generate a more balanced thought. After the exercise, participants will be asked to reread their newly generated more balanced thought.

Group II: Compassion-based interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants assigned to this intervention will be asked to engage in one brief (10-15 minute) online compassion-focused exercise, where they will be asked to connect to their inner compassionate self. They will be asked to stay connected to that feeling while rereading what they wrote about their feelings of shame and imagining it was someone else who wrote it. Participants will then be asked to write a compassionate response to themselves. Participants will then be asked to reread this response while remaining connected to their compassionate self.

Group III: Placebo control conditionActive Control1 Intervention

Participants assigned to this condition will be asked to listen to a portion of an audio recording of "The Hobbit" (Tolkien, 2009) and then re-read what they wrote about their feelings of shame. They will then be asked to write a reflection about the thoughts and feelings arising from doing so. They will then be asked to re-read what they wrote in this reflection.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of WaterlooLead Sponsor

124 Previous Clinical Trials

209,010 Total Patients Enrolled

Allison C. Kelly, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorAssociate Professor

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available vacancies for patient participation in this clinical trial?

"As indicated by the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is presently in search of eligible participants. The posting date for the trial was 10/17/2023, and it underwent its most recent update on 1/8/2024."

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What are the main goals being pursued in this research endeavor?

"The primary outcome of this clinical trial will be evaluated through the Self-Assessment Manikin (Arousal and Pleasure subscales only) immediately before, immediately after, and during the intervention period. Secondary outcomes include State self-compassion measured using the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scale (adapted self-compassion subscale). This scale consists of 13 items rated on a 10-point Likert scale (ranging from 1 to 10), higher scores indicating increased state self-compassion. Additionally, self-reported reassurance (researcher-generated) will be assessed using a 5-point Likert scale with four"

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Understanding and Intervening With State Shame and Self-criticism

Allison Kelly 2023. "Understanding and Intervening With State Shame and Self-criticism". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06200675.