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NCT04600557 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Compassion-based Intervention for Internal and External Shame
A NA study, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 439
- Enrollment target
NCT04600557: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
NCT04600557 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Texas at Austin. The registered enrollment target is 439 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04600557, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 439 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a four-arm randomized pilot study aimed at reducing internal and/or external shame using self-compassion and/or compassion from others. The study is designed to test the theory that trait shame is comprised of both internal and external shame and to test compassion for others as an intervention for external shame.
Primary Outcome
Measured by scores on Internalized Shame Scale (range: 0-120, higher indicates more shame)
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Describing a shameful experience using a self-compassionate prompt
- BEHAVIORAL Receiving compassionate responses from confederates
- BEHAVIORAL Describing a shameful experience using a neutral prompt
- BEHAVIORAL Receiving no response from confederates
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 439 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11-18 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04600557 record still lists
NCT04600557 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 439 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Describing a shameful experience using a self-compassionate prompt is the first listed.
NCT04600557 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04600557 about?
NCT04600557 is a clinical study titled "A Compassion-based Intervention for Internal and External Shame". This is a four-arm randomized pilot study aimed at reducing internal and/or external shame using self-compassion and/or compassion from others. The study is designed to test the theory that trait shame is comprised of both internal and external shame and to test compassion for others as an intervent...
What is the current status of trial NCT04600557?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 439 participants. The study started on 2019-02-12. Estimated completion is 2021-11-18.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04600557?
The interventions under investigation include: Describing a shameful experience using a self-compassionate prompt (BEHAVIORAL), Receiving compassionate responses from confederates (BEHAVIORAL), Describing a shameful experience using a neutral prompt (BEHAVIORAL), Receiving no response from confederates (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04600557?
This trial is sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, which has 257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04600557's enrollment target sits among peer trials
439 235th of 2000 higher than 1,766 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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