Feasibility of a Tailored Online Self-compassion Intervention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorCanterbury Christ Church University

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online programme that is based on Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) over four-weeks. The programme intends to share information and strategies to reduce diabetes distress, self-criticism, and shame, and improve physical health in people who have Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18 years old or older.

Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes by a clinician in the NHS more than one year ago.

Self-managing theircondition.

Identified by their NHS team as needing support with their mental health due to diabetes-related distress.

Disqualifiers

<18

Individuals experiencing a current mental health crisis, including severe depression, active suicidal thoughts, or acute psychosis

Unable to read/speak English

Gestational diabetes, Wolfram, and other rarer conditions

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Feasibility RCT of a tailored online self-compassion intervention

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Canterbury Christ Church University

Lead sponsor

Barts & The London NHS Trust

Collaborator

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Collaborator