Self-Criticism Feasibility Study (NCT03215134) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Self-Criticism Feasibility Study
United Kingdom20 participantsStarted 2017-05-04
Plain-language summary
This uncontrolled pilot seeks to develop a novel intervention based on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), that reduces self-criticism and improves psychological wellbeing. The researchers aim to assess the the acceptability and feasibility of providing such an intervention within a primary mental health care service; and a preliminary indication of the the effectiveness of this intervention?
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Written informed consent
✓. Registered with and opt into the Southwark IAPT service, Talking Therapies Southwark
✓. Score at least 10 on the WSAS questionnaire regarding the impact of self-criticism on their daily life
✓. Requesting help for their self-criticism.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Not being sufficiently proficient in English to fully participate in the sessions with English-speaking therapists or process the written study materials for any reason.
✕. Being unable to attend six sessions of assessment/treatment.
✕. Presenting with high levels of risk requiring monitoring and assistance beyond the weekly intervention focusing on self-criticism.
✕. Current serious mental health problem such as bipolar disorder, anorexia nervosa or a moderate / severe substance use disorder.
✕. Cognitive impairment or psychomotor retardation of a degree that would prevent completion of the study treatment protocol with the individual. This would be based on a clinical judgement by potential referrers or by the clinician undertaking the screening assessment.
✕. Currently experiencing a degree of life stress (e.g. recent bereavement) that is judged by the assessor to be likely to seriously adversely affect their ability to benefit from the intervention
✕. New pharmacological interventions for psychological distress - i.e. a change of medication or dosage in the last 4 weeks.
What they're measuring
1
Do clients find the intervention an acceptable treatment option
Timeframe: 3.5 months (from start to end of therapy, including follow-up)
2
Is this intervention feasible to deliver within an IAPT service
Timeframe: 9 months - through recruitment until the end of therapy for the final participant.
3
Work and Social Adjustment Scale (W&SAS) adapted to reflect self-criticism
Timeframe: Change from baseline will be measured again at each time-point: session 1,2,3,4,5, 6; and 2 months after session 6.
4
Self-Critical Rumination Scale (SCRS)
Timeframe: Change from baseline will be measured again at each time-point: session 1,2,3,4,5, 6; and 2 months after session 6.