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NCT number NCT03504605
Other study ID # 155657
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date August 15, 2018
Est. completion date July 25, 2019

Study information

Verified date July 2019
Source University of Sheffield
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Parents of children with long-term health conditions (LTCs) can experience shame related to parenting. Whilst self-compassion interventions (SCIs) can reduce parental shame, this has not been studied with parents of children with LTCs. Perfectionistic cognitions may also moderate the effects of SCIs. This study will test an online SCI with parents of children with type 1 diabetes, epilepsy or asthma. Parents will complete online questionnaires pre- and post a SCI/control intervention. Hypotheses will be tested using analysis of covariance and moderation analysis. Findings will enhance knowledge of vulnerability factors to distress for parents of children with LTCs, and inform interventions.


Description:

This study is part of a joint project being conducted in the University of Sheffield by another Trainee Clinical Psychologist. The studies use the same baseline, but only this study includes a clinical trial.

Parents of children with long-term health conditions (LTCs) can experience shame related to parenting. Whilst self-compassion interventions (SCIs) have been shown to reduce parental shame, this has not been studied with parents of children with LTCs. Evidence also suggests that perfectionistic cognitions may moderate the effects of SCIs. This study will test an online SCI with parents of children with type 1 diabetes, epilepsy or asthma.

This design of the study is experimental and prospective. The methodology is made up of two parts:

1. Baseline data collection period:

Baseline measures of perfectionistic cognitions, state and trait self-compassion, state shame and parental stress relating to their child's LTC will be taken, alongside demographic information regarding the participant's age, gender, their child's type of LTC and duration of illness (which research indicates affects levels of self-compassion or perfectionistic cognitions).

At baseline, all participants will also be asked to give their email contact details. Qualtrics will be set up to randomise participants' emails into one of two groups at baseline so that participants can be allocated to one of the follow-up studies.

2. Follow-up experimental study:

Eligible participants will be randomised (as described above) into this experimental follow-up study or that of the other Trainee Clinical Psychologist. On entry to this study they will be further randomised via Qualtrics into an experimental (self-compassion intervention) or control group.

Both groups will be asked to recall and write (in an online text-box) about a parenting event during which they felt shame. Those in the experimental group will receive the online self-compassion intervention as detailed in Sirois, Bögels and Emerson (in revision). This involves parents in the experimental condition being given a validated set of instructions asking them to reflect on the event and write self-compassionate responses. Participants in the control condition will be asked to re-read the account of the event and make notes about factual information (e.g. time of day, who was there, etc.).

Measures of state and trait self-compassion, shame and parental stress related to their child's LTC will be repeated immediately after the intervention. The parent will then complete a mood neutralisation task (requiring them to write about a time that they felt proud of their parenting). Parents randomised to the control condition will receive the self-compassion intervention retrospectively, if results indicate it was effective.

Hypotheses:

1. Parents of children with a chronic health condition will report reduced state shame associated with parenting after the self-compassion intervention, compared with those in the control condition.

2. Parents of children with a chronic health condition will report an increase in state self-compassion after the self-compassion intervention, compared with those in the control condition.

3. High levels of shame will relate to lower self-esteem and higher perfectionistic cognitions, with a relationship present over time.

4. The intervention will be less effective for those high in perfectionistic cognitions (i.e. will be moderated by parents' levels of PCs).


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 344
Est. completion date July 25, 2019
Est. primary completion date January 23, 2019
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group N/A to 18 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Parents (mothers and fathers, biological or non-biological) with a child under 18 years and living with them)

- Parents with children with a medical diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, asthma, or epilepsy.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Parents and / or children who are currently receiving or who have engaged in therapy for stress related issues, with regards to the child's diagnosis.

- Parents who don't have access to a computer.

- Parents who have difficulties with reading.

- Parents who aren't fluent in English.

Study Design


Intervention

Other:
Online self-compassion intervention
Parents are asked to write in an online text box about a parenting event in which they felt shame. They are then given a validated set of instructions asking them to reflect on the event and write self-compassionate responses.

Locations

Country Name City State
United Kingdom Sheffield Childrens Hospital Sheffield

Sponsors (4)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Sheffield Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chesterfield Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United Kingdom, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Other Perfectionistic cognitions Inventory Outcome measure to assess automatic perfectionistic thoughts, defined as automatic thoughts to do with perfection. They are included in this study as potential moderator of the impact of the intervention on shame and self-compassion. Change from baseline perfectionistic cognitions through to study completion (anticipated one week).
Other Pediatric Inventory for Parents Outcome measure to assess parental stress Change from baseline parental stress through to study completion (anticipated one week).
Primary Self-compassion Scale Outcome measure to assess trait self-compassion, which is defined as a trait in which people are mindful to emotions and respond towards themself with kindness and with a sense of common humanity, through difficulties, or following perceived failure/ personal shortcomings Change from baseline trait self-compassion through to study completion (anticipated one week).
Primary PANAS-X Outcome measure to assess shame, defined as a self-conscious emotion, distinct from guilt as it is constructed of negative evaluation directed towards the self (as opposed to behaviours). Change from baseline shame through to study completion (anticipated one week).
Primary Self-compassion items An adapted outcome measure to assess state self-compassion, defined as self-compassion that can change in the moment. Change from baseline state self-compassion through to study completion (anticipated one week).
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