Self-Compassion for Multiple Sclerosis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byRobert Simpson, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Robert Simpson

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and investigate a compassion-based intervention (Mindful Self-Compassion course) in people with multiple sclerosis. The main objectives are: 1. Explore feasibility of trial processes including recruitment, adherence, retention, and follow-up 2. Explore experiences of people with multiple sclerosis with the Compassion-based intervention, including perceived effects, barriers and facilitators to participation, suggestions for improvement 3. Determine potential effects on stress, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, illness adjustment, and self-compassion. Participants will be asked to take part in an 8-week online Mindful Self-Compassion course and report changes in levels of stress, anxiety, depression, self-compassion, adjustment, emotion, and quality of life from pre- to post-intervention and at 3-month follow-up. Additionally, participants will be asked to take part in a semi-structured interview to explore their experiences with the course, perceived effects, and suggestions for improvement.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with multiple sclerosis interested in exploring how a self-compassion course might affect their well-being. Participants should be willing to engage in an 8-week online course and provide feedback on their experience.

Inclusion Criteria

Willing to take part in an MSC course

Able to understand spoken and written English

I am 18 years old or older.

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Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive impairment (<26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment)

Severe active mental health impairment (psychosis, suicidality)

Participant Groups

The study tests the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course's impact on stress, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, illness adjustment, and self-compassion in people with multiple sclerosis over eight weeks and at a three-month follow-up.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Self-compassion interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

8-week manualized online Mindful Self-Compassion course