Efficacy of an Smartphone App Intervention Based on Self-compassion for Mental Health Among University Students

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-20

Study Completion Date

2024-12-30

Brief Summary

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Since the beginning of Covid-19, there has been an increase in the incidence of mental disorders and psychopathological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety and stress, among university students. Even with the end of social distancing, many students still have losses in emotional well-being, so psychotherapeutic interventions are important for the recovery and promotion of the mental health of this public. Interventions based on self-compassion have been associated with improving the mental health of different audiences, either by reducing psychopathological symptoms (such as anxiety) or improving positive constructs associated with mental health, such as hope and optimism. One way to administer interventions based on self-compassion is through mHealth technologies, which have been consolidating since the pandemic. Some studies sought to assess the benefits of self-compassion-based interventions administered in the mHealth format among university students suggest that they have acceptability and are effective regarding indicators of emotional well-being. However, in Brazil, there is still no digital intervention for the cultivation of self-compassion among university students, which could help to mitigate the deleterious effects of the pandemic on mental health. Considering this gap, an intervention based on self-compassion administered via a smartphone app called "Eu + Compassivo" was developed. The present study seeks to evaluate its efficacy in mental health indicators, both psychopathological symptoms and Positive Psychology constructs.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Mental Health Issue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention

This is group wil use "Eu + Compassivo" app.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mHealth Intervention Based on Self-Compassion

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Self-compassion techniques aim at developing compassionate skills for emotion regulation, such as self-kindness, recognition of common humanity, and mindfulness.

Control

This group will be made up of a waiting list.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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mHealth Intervention Based on Self-Compassion

Self-compassion techniques aim at developing compassionate skills for emotion regulation, such as self-kindness, recognition of common humanity, and mindfulness.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Must be enrolled in a course that originally works in the face-to-face format
* Having basic knowledge of the use of smartphones
* Owning a smartphone with internet access and the Android or IOS system
* At least mild depressive, anxiety or stress symptoms