RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07028216

Mindful Self-compassion for Anxiety and Depression: Impact of Delivery Method

Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety and Depression: A Randomized Comparison of In-Person Versus Videoconference Delivery


Sponsor

Georgetown University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) or major depressive disorder or dysthymia.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing different ways of delivering a mindful self-compassion program to people with anxiety or depression who tend to be hard on themselves, to find out which format works best. **You may be eligible if:** - You have been diagnosed with a primary anxiety disorder (such as social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, or agoraphobia) or major depression - You score low on a self-compassion scale (meaning you tend to be self-critical) - You are willing to attend all testing visits and treatment sessions **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have another psychiatric condition such as psychosis, OCD, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder - You have a current (past 6 months) substance use disorder - You have current PTSD - You are currently in active psychotherapy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindful Self-Compassion

The course teaching mindfulness meditation skills relevant to cultivating self-compassion.


Locations(1)

Georgetown University Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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