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

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02920320

Acronym

iCompassion

Enrollment

122

Registered

2016-09-30

Start date

2016-07-31

Completion date

2017-09-30

Last updated

2017-10-18

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Conditions

Self-criticism

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.

Interventions

OTHERInternet-based self-help program

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS)	8-week

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
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
Self-Compassion 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
Satisfaction with Life Scale	Baseline, 8-week, 6-month

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026