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Compassion-Focused Therapy for Chronic Pain

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH · Mar 19, 2018

Trial Information

Current as of June 15, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Chronic Pain Compassion Focused Therapy Self Compassion Psychological Flexibility

ClinConnect Summary

Pain Management Programmes help people to manage their pain and improve quality of life, and this research will look into the processes by which this happens. This study will look at two psychological concepts: 'self-compassion' (kindness to self) and 'psychological flexibility' (willingness to tolerate difficult experiences in order to meet meaningful goals). These concepts help in understanding how people think about themselves in the context of pain.

Principle Research Question: Do self-compassion and psychological flexibility mediate change (anxiety/depression/well-being) in a Compassi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Please note this study is only recruiting people who have been referred and accepted onto NHS Lothian's Pain Management Programme (part of the Lothian Pain Service at the Astley Ainslie Hospital).
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Fluency of English sufficient for participation in the group and completion of questionnaires
  • Aged 18+ (no upper age limit)
  • Ability to provide informed consent (as defined by the Five Statutory Principles of the Mental Capacity Act, Code of Practice, 2007)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Active substance misuse
  • Active suicidality
  • Terminal illness
  • Inability to provide informed consent

About University Of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh, a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to research excellence and innovation, serves as a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing healthcare through rigorous scientific inquiry. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the university facilitates cutting-edge clinical studies that aim to explore novel therapies and improve patient outcomes. Leveraging its extensive network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and state-of-the-art facilities, the University of Edinburgh is at the forefront of translating scientific discoveries into practical applications, thereby contributing significantly to the global medical community.

Locations

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Su Tin

Principal Investigator

University of Edinburgh

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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