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Self-Compassion clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 Self-Compassion clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in United States (3), Turkey (Türkiye) (1), Romania (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 6Clinical trials
- 4Countries
Newest Self-Compassion clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing for Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy | — | Bartın, Bartın | Recruiting | May 14, 2026 |
| Flexible online mindfulness program for pediatric residents | — | Chicago, Illinois | Recruiting | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Compassion Strikes Back — support for LVAD patients and their caregivers | — | Gainesville, Florida | Recruiting | May 25, 2025 |
| Exploring how nature exposure affects body image in young women | — | Padova, Italy | Recruiting | May 7, 2025 |
| Building resilience for transgender and nonbinary people using Metaverse support groups | — | Bucharest, Bucharest | Recruiting | May 7, 2025 |
| Eastern Principles Therapy for Injury Prevention in Nurses | — | Bowling Green, Ohio | Recruiting | Feb 7, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing for Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy
This trial tests whether four hope-focused motivational counseling sessions can boost hope, self-efficacy, and self-compassion in adults with cancer undergoing radiotherapy.
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Flexible online mindfulness program for pediatric residents
This program will test whether letting pediatric residents choose a 3-, 5-, or 7-week online mindfulness course improves engagement, satisfaction, and completion compared with being assigned a length.
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Compassion Strikes Back — support for LVAD patients and their caregivers
This project tests whether brief informational handouts or a short meeting with a psychologist can help adult LVAD patients and their primary family caregivers feel less stressed and improve quality of life during the first two months after hospital discharge.
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Exploring how nature exposure affects body image in young women
This study is testing if spending time in nature can help young women feel better about their bodies and improve their self-image.
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Building resilience for transgender and nonbinary people using Metaverse support groups
This project will test whether joining support groups in a Metaverse virtual world helps transgender and nonbinary people strengthen resilience and self-compassion compared with an online forum or waitlist.
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Eastern Principles Therapy for Injury Prevention in Nurses
This study is testing if a new therapy based on Eastern mindfulness can help nurses and nursing aides in the U.S. and Thailand prevent work-related injuries and reduce stress better than traditional therapy or no treatment at all.
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Quick answers
How many Self-Compassion clinical trials are recruiting right now?
6, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial), Romania (1 trial), Italy (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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