Can Applying the Science of Habit Formation to Contemplative Practice Improve Outcomes (NCT05866718) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Can Applying the Science of Habit Formation to Contemplative Practice Improve Outcomes
United States497 participantsStarted 2023-06-14
Plain-language summary
In the present study, the investigators will conduct a confirmatory efficacy trial to test whether improving practice automaticity (i.e., habit formation) of self-compassionate touch improves outcomes in the predicted direction. Adults (n=440, including 20% for attrition) will be randomly assigned to: (1) the self-compassionate touch intervention plus habit formation tools ("SCT+HABITS") versus (2) the self-compassionate touch intervention alone ("SCT"). The investigators will conduct assessments at baseline, 3-month follow-up, and 6-month follow-up. The SCT+HABITS condition will be used to evaluate whether providing habit formation tools results in superior effects to SCT. The intervention will be delivered entirely online.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older.
* English language proficiency.
* Able and willing to give informed consent.
* Resides in the United States of America
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not have email address or access to email.
* Does not personally own a smartphone device
* Not able/willing to participate in and/or complete the baseline assessments
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Practice Frequency
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and to 6-month followup
2
Practice Automaticity (Practice Self-Report Behavioral Automaticity Index [SRBAI])
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and to 6-month follow-up.