Feasibility of a Tailored Online Self-compassion Intervention
A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of Online Self-compassion Training Tailored for Adults Living With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Canterbury Christ Church University
50 participants
Jun 18, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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.
Exclusion Criteria6
- \<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
- Individuals currently experiencing severe substance abuse issues that could interfere with participation in the programme
- Individuals without reliable access to the internet and a compatible device (computer or smartphone).
Interventions
This is a four-week online self-compassion course supplied by Balanced Minds. The researches of this study and an Expert by Experience have consulted with the owner of Balanced Minds to tailor this programme to people with diabetes. The self-help, self-compassion course is based on Compassionate Mind Training. This provides participants with opportunities to develop skills and attributes of compassion through a weekly 30-minute video on a specified topic, a 10-minute compassionate exercise that participants are encouraged to engage in daily for the week and a brief summary of the compassionate topic. The topics of the course are: The Foundations of Self-Compassion Developing your Compassionate Self Deepening the Compassionate Relationship with Yourself Self-compassion in Everyday Life.
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NCT07051005