Can learning Self-Compassion break the chains of mental health stigma?
NCT ID NCT05698589
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a talking therapy called Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) can help people with conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia feel less shame and self-stigma. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive CFT, a standard psychoeducation program, or their usual care. The goal is to see if CFT reduces internalized stigma and improves well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), a talking therapy that uses exercises to build self-compassion and reduce shame
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy could offer a new way to help people with mental health conditions feel less ashamed and more connected, improving their recovery and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, and the therapy may not work for everyone. It requires active participation in group sessions and practice, which may be challenging for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, Hôpital Gabriel Montpied, Service de Psychiatrie B
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGClermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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CHU de Montpellier, Psychiatrie d'adultes, Hôpital la Colombière
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMontpellier, 34295, France
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Ch Le Vinatier
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBron, 69678, France
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Etablissement Public de Santé Mentale (EPSM) de la Marne, Site Pierre-Briquet, Unité de réhabilitation psychosociale
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGReims, 51100, France
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Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire de Psychiatrie d'adultes et d'addictologie du Grand Nancy, Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLaxou, 54520, France
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Pôle de Psychiatrie Adulte, Hôpital Charles Perrens
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBordeaux, 33076, France
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Service de Psychiatrie, Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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