AggressionNCT06544044
Efficacy of Brief Mindfulness Based Self- Compassion Intervention for Management of Anger Among Adolescents
A study testing Brief Mindfulness' Self compassion in people with Aggression, run by Fatima Noor at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of a short self-compassion mental intervention in reducing aggression among adolescents. Although they display potential, current solutions are arduous and time-consuming. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 19 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aggression
- What is being tested?
- Brief Mindfulness' Self compassion
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 Feb 2024to 10 Jun 2024
- 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 13 to 19 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Students' age range of 13 to 19 years
- symptoms of aggression.
Who cannot join
- Students who are not willing to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Brief Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion Intervention for Management of Anger Among Adolescents
This study investigates the effectiveness of a short self-compassion mental intervention in reducing aggression among adolescents. Although they display potential, current solutions are arduous and time-consuming. The study provides preliminary results on the effectiveness of this method in addressing the lack of information. The intervention's simplicity and precision have the potential to greatly influence the treatment of teenage violence. This could lead to the general acceptance and implementation of mindfulness-based self-compassion, making it accessible at a reasonable cost. The study's brevity and specificity hold promise for broader implementation. A significant gap exists in the literature concerning brief mindfulness-based self-compassion interventions tailored specifically to address adolescent aggression. Most existing studies have explored more extended interventions or general mindfulness programs, leaving a dearth of research on the effectiveness of concise, targeted interventions for adolescents dealing with aggression.
Read the detailed description
The study's focus on a brief mindfulness-based self-compassion intervention stands out as a resource-efficient and practical approach to addressing aggression in adolescents. This concise intervention's potential effectiveness offers the promise of a more accessible and cost-effective approach to addressing adolescent aggression, which is critical in our resource-constrained world. The study determined that the brief intervention is efficacious, enabling its adaptation and implementation in educational institutions, juvenile justice programs, and community organizations that work with belligerent adolescents. Due to its versatility, the conclusions of the study can be directly applied to real-world issues. The salient feature of this method is in its explicit targeting of adolescent aggression. By prioritizing self-compassion and mindfulness, this program aids in the regulation of emotions and reduces aggression among young individuals. Effective interventions have the potential to improve the psychological well-being, emotional control, and interpersonal connections of adolescents who display aggressive behavior. This study has the potential to make mindfulness-based self-compassion practices more easily available to a greater number of adolescents. This might lead to the development of practical and cost-effective solutions that promote emotional well-being and decrease aggressiveness. These strategies would have long-lasting advantages.
- Conditions
- Aggression
- Being tested
- Brief Mindfulness' Self compassion
- Keywords
- Aggression, Self Compassion, Adolescent
- Medical subject headings
- Aggression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Brief Mindfulness' Self compassionBehavioural
session includes mindfulness exercises like breath awareness and body scans, self-compassion practices like self-kindness meditations, and emotional regulation strategies such as cognitive reappraisal and response modulation. Discussions focus on applying mindfulness and self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, improve interpersonal interactions, and reduce aggression. Home practice assignments encourage students to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into their daily lives. The program curriculum is based on existing evidence-based interventions, including mindfulness-based stress reduction for teens.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Therapist | Experimental | The only one researcher, an experienced mindfulness practitioner and group therapist, leads groups of 10-15 students in weekly 90-minute sessions to deliver the program. Receives: Behavioral: Brief Mindfulness' Self compassion |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Psychological Wellbeing
after the intervention (mindfullness) students shows the significant improvement in their psychological wellbeing
Measured: 1 Month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Aug 2024
- Study start10 Feb 2024
- Primary completion1 Jun 2024
- Study completion10 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AggressionStudies 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
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fatima Noor
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fatima Jinnah Women University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Fatima Noor, Fatima Jinnah Women University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544044
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FJWU/EC/2024/81
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 20 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The ethical committee of FJWU Rawalpindi approved the research topic in the first phase. The principals of the government and private schools in Rawalpindi granted permission for the data collection. Prior to the commencement of the study, we debriefed the participants about the research topic and its conduct modalities. Participants were approached by purposive sampling. We obtained informal consent from both the students and the parents. 3.7.2 Phase II In the second phase of the research, the participants were randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups by using software. The interventional group exposed participants to Urdu-adapted and translated mindfulness-based self-compassion training. However, the control group either maintained their usual routine or standard care, or received a non-specific intervention. After the successful completion of mindfulness-based self-compassion training, both groups were evaluated. Pre- and post-assessment results were assessed.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Brief Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion Intervention for Management of Anger Among Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544044
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FJWU/EC/2024/81
- Conditions
- Aggression
- Keywords
- Aggression, Self Compassion, Adolescent
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Fatima NoorUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fatima Jinnah Women University
- Study start
- 10 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Aug 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.
This study investigates the effectiveness of a short self-compassion mental intervention in reducing aggression among adolescents. Although they display potential, current solutions are arduous and time-consuming. The study provides preliminary results on the effectiveness of this method in addressing the lack of information. The intervention's simplicity and precision have the potential to greatly influence the treatment of teenage violence. This could lead to the general acceptance and implementation of mindfulness-based self-compassion, making it accessible at a reasonable cost. The study's brevity and specificity hold promise for broader implementation. A significant gap exists in the literature concerning brief mindfulness-based self-compassion interventions tailored specifically to address adolescent aggression. Most existing studies have explored more extended interventions or general mindfulness programs, leaving a dearth of research on the effectiveness of concise, targeted interventions for adolescents dealing with aggression.
Detailed description
The study's focus on a brief mindfulness-based self-compassion intervention stands out as a resource-efficient and practical approach to addressing aggression in adolescents. This concise intervention's potential effectiveness offers the promise of a more accessible and cost-effective approach to addressing adolescent aggression, which is critical in our resource-constrained world. The study determined that the brief intervention is efficacious, enabling its adaptation and implementation in educational institutions, juvenile justice programs, and community organizations that work with belligerent adolescents. Due to its versatility, the conclusions of the study can be directly applied to real-world issues. The salient feature of this method is in its explicit targeting of adolescent aggression. By prioritizing self-compassion and mindfulness, this program aids in the regulation of emotions and reduces aggression among young individuals. Effective interventions have the potential to improve the psychological well-being, emotional control, and interpersonal connections of adolescents who display aggressive behavior. This study has the potential to make mindfulness-based self-compassion practices more easily available to a greater number of adolescents. This might lead to the development of practical and cost-effective solutions that promote emotional well-being and decrease aggressiveness. These strategies would have long-lasting advantages.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Therapist | Experimental | Behavioral: Brief Mindfulness' Self compassionThe only one researcher, an experienced mindfulness practitioner and group therapist, leads groups of 10-15 students in weekly 90-minute sessions to deliver the program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 19 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Students' age range of 13 to 19 years
- symptoms of aggression.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students who are not willing to participate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Mindfulness' Self compassionsession includes mindfulness exercises like breath awareness and body scans, self-compassion practices like self-kindness meditations, and emotional regulation strategies such as cognitive reappraisal and response modulation. Discussions focus on applying mindfulness and self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, improve interpersonal interactions, and reduce aggression. Home practice assignments encourage students to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into their daily lives. The program curriculum is based on existing evidence-based interventions, including mindfulness-based stress reduction for teens. | Behavioural | Therapist |
Primary outcome
Psychological Wellbeing
Time frame: 1 Month
after the intervention (mindfullness) students shows the significant improvement in their psychological wellbeing
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 9 Aug 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The ethical committee of FJWU Rawalpindi approved the research topic in the first phase. The principals of the government and private schools in Rawalpindi granted permission for the data collection. Prior to the commencement of the study, we debriefed the participants about the research topic and its conduct modalities. Participants were approached by purposive sampling. We obtained informal consent from both the students and the parents. 3.7.2 Phase II In the second phase of the research, the participants were randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups by using software. The interventional group exposed participants to Urdu-adapted and translated mindfulness-based self-compassion training. However, the control group either maintained their usual routine or standard care, or received a non-specific intervention. After the successful completion of mindfulness-based self-compassion training, both groups were evaluated. Pre- and post-assessment results were assessed.
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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 Brief Mindfulness' Self compassion in people with Aggression, run by Fatima Noor at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 1 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 9 Aug 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 Pakistan. 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?
Psychological Wellbeing (time frame: 1 Month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 9 Aug 2024.