Compassion-Focused Therapy for Chronic Pain
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH · Mar 19, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of June 15, 2025
Completed
Keywords
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, United Kingdom
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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