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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

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

Conditions
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Self-criticism

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Internet-based self-help program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Internet-based self-help<br>Internet-based self-help on the basis of the program Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (van den Brink & Koster, 2015). The self-help program consists of seven text-based sessions, various exercises (z.B. breathing meditations, diaries,) and tasks. Participants have the possibility for guidance to the program on request. | Other: Internet-based self-help program<br> <br> |
| No Intervention: Waiting control group<br> | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS) |  | 8-week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Compassion Scale |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview |  | Baseline, 8-week | 
| Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance Scale |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Comprehensive Inventory of Mindfulness Experiences |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Positive and Negative Affective Schedule |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Fear of Self-Compassion Scale |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Satisfaction with Life Scale |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Questionnaire for the Assessment of Adaptive and Maladaptive Shame |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month | 
| Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale |  | Baseline, 8-week, 6-month follow-up | 
| Client Satisfaction Questionnaire |  | 8-week | 
| Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS) |  | 6-month |