Self-CompassionNCT06322069
The Effect and Mechanism of Self-compassion on Reducing Materialism
A study testing Self-compassion intervention group in people with Self-Compassion and Group B, run by Beijing Normal University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The current study provided an initial investigation of the effect of self-compassion on reducing materialism and explored the basic psychological needs and self-esteem as potential mechanisms. Two studies would be conducted. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 63 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self-Compassion, Group B
- What is being tested?
- Self-compassion intervention group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 309 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 14 Dec 2020to 15 Mar 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 63 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- consented to accept randomization, finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires and
- had no current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
Who cannot join
- did not accept randomization, can not finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires
- had current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect and Mechanism of Self-compassion on Reducing Materialism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Self-Compassion Intervention
The current study provided an initial investigation of the effect of self-compassion on reducing materialism and explored the basic psychological needs and self-esteem as potential mechanisms. Two studies would be conducted. Study 1 explored the relationships among variables with cross-sectional data, to explore the relationship between self-compassion and materialism, and test the mediating role of basic psychological needs and self-esteem. Study 2 developed a new online self-help self-compassion intervention and conducted a randomized control trial (i.e., intervention group and waitlist group) to further explore the casual effect of self-compassion on materialism, with the mediating effect of basic psychological needs and self-esteem.
Read the detailed description
The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) consented to accept randomization, finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires and (2) had no current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
The Chinese Version of Self-compassion Scale (SCS-C; Chen et al., 2011) was used to measure the self-compassion level of participants. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) was used to measure self-esteem using 10 items. The Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs Scale (BMPN; Sheldon \& Hilpert, 2012) was used to measure basic psychological needs. The Material Tendencies Scale (MTS; Zhang \& Xiao, 2019) was used to measure materialism.
- Conditions
- Self-Compassion, Group B
- Being tested
- Self-compassion intervention group
- Keywords
- self-compassion, materialism, self-esteem, basic psychological needs, self-help intervention, loving-kindness meditation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Self-compassion intervention groupOther
Participants would be provided a 14-days online course, and they need to finish the courses within 21 days.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Self-compassion intervention group | Experimental | The intervention group was granted access to a 14-day course focused on the theme of self-compassion. Participants within this group were encouraged to engage with one module per day, and completion of the entire course within a 21 days. Receives: Other: Self-compassion intervention group |
| waitlist group | No intervention | The waitlist group received no course. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-compassion
The Chinese Version of Self-compassion Scale (SCS-C; Chen et al., 2011) was used to measure the self-compassion level of participants. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher scores mean a higher level of compassion.
Measured: 12 weeks
Self-Esteem
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) was used to measure self-esteem using 10 items. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher score indicated a higher level of self-esteem.
Measured: 12 weeks
Basic Psychological Needs
The Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs Scale (BMPN; Sheldon \& Hilpert, 2012) was used to measure basic psychological needs. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 7 (describes me very well), and higher score indicated a higher level of basic psychological needs.
Measured: 12 weeks
Materialism
The Material Tendencies Scale (MTS; Zhang \& Xiao, 2019) was used to measure materialism. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher scores indicated a higher level of materialism.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2024
- Study start14 Dec 2020
- Primary completion3 Mar 2021
- Study completion15 Mar 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Self-CompassionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- In study 2, we conducted a randomized control trial, and there are two groups: self-compassion intervention group and waitlist group.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 309 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beijing Normal University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06322069
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202206260077
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Gu X, Wu M, Zeng X, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Dong X, Liu Y, Zheng Y, Zhou J. The Effect and Mechanism of Self-Compassion on Reducing Materialism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Self-Compassion Intervention. Int J Psychol. 2025 Aug;60(4):e70076. doi: 10.1002/ijop.70076.
PubMed 40692259
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Mar 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect and Mechanism of Self-compassion on Reducing Materialism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Self-Compassion Intervention
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06322069
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202206260077
- Conditions
- Self-Compassion, Group B
- Keywords
- self-compassion, materialism, self-esteem, basic psychological needs, self-help intervention, loving-kindness meditation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 309 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beijing Normal UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The current study provided an initial investigation of the effect of self-compassion on reducing materialism and explored the basic psychological needs and self-esteem as potential mechanisms. Two studies would be conducted. Study 1 explored the relationships among variables with cross-sectional data, to explore the relationship between self-compassion and materialism, and test the mediating role of basic psychological needs and self-esteem. Study 2 developed a new online self-help self-compassion intervention and conducted a randomized control trial (i.e., intervention group and waitlist group) to further explore the casual effect of self-compassion on materialism, with the mediating effect of basic psychological needs and self-esteem.
Detailed description
The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) consented to accept randomization, finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires and (2) had no current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
The Chinese Version of Self-compassion Scale (SCS-C; Chen et al., 2011) was used to measure the self-compassion level of participants. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) was used to measure self-esteem using 10 items. The Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs Scale (BMPN; Sheldon \& Hilpert, 2012) was used to measure basic psychological needs. The Material Tendencies Scale (MTS; Zhang \& Xiao, 2019) was used to measure materialism.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- In study 2, we conducted a randomized control trial, and there are two groups: self-compassion intervention group and waitlist group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Self-compassion intervention group | Experimental | Other: Self-compassion intervention groupThe intervention group was granted access to a 14-day course focused on the theme of self-compassion. Participants within this group were encouraged to engage with one module per day, and completion of the entire course within a 21 days. |
| waitlist group | No intervention | –The waitlist group received no course. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 63 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- consented to accept randomization, finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires and
- had no current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- did not accept randomization, can not finish the intervention and fill out questionnaires
- had current or previous mental disorder diagnosis.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Self-compassion intervention groupParticipants would be provided a 14-days online course, and they need to finish the courses within 21 days. | Other | Self-compassion intervention group |
Primary outcome
Self-compassion
Time frame: 12 weeks
The Chinese Version of Self-compassion Scale (SCS-C; Chen et al., 2011) was used to measure the self-compassion level of participants. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher scores mean a higher level of compassion.
Self-Esteem
Time frame: 12 weeks
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) was used to measure self-esteem using 10 items. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher score indicated a higher level of self-esteem.
Basic Psychological Needs
Time frame: 12 weeks
The Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs Scale (BMPN; Sheldon \& Hilpert, 2012) was used to measure basic psychological needs. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 7 (describes me very well), and higher score indicated a higher level of basic psychological needs.
Materialism
Time frame: 12 weeks
The Material Tendencies Scale (MTS; Zhang \& Xiao, 2019) was used to measure materialism. The scale rated from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 5 (describes me very well), and higher scores indicated a higher level of materialism.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Mar 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40692259Gu X, Wu M, Zeng X, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Dong X, Liu Y, Zheng Y, Zhou J. The Effect and Mechanism of Self-Compassion on Reducing Materialism: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Online Self-Compassion Intervention. Int J Psychol. 2025 Aug;60(4):e70076. doi: 10.1002/ijop.70076.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Self-compassion intervention group in people with Self-Compassion and Group B, run by Beijing Normal University at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-compassion (time frame: 12 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06322069, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Mar 2024.