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Writing with self-compassion may soften the strain of caregiving

NCT ID NCT07804953

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Reading Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Researchers at the University of Reading are testing an online guided-writing program for people who care for a loved one with Parkinson's disease. The program asks caregivers to complete four writing exercises that encourage them to respond to their own struggles with the same kindness they would offer a friend. This study enrolls about 47 unpaid caregivers and checks whether they can finish the program while providing care. The team also interviews some participants to learn about their experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
An online guided-writing intervention based on self-compassion principles
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer caregivers a flexible, low-cost way to ease psychological distress while caring for someone with Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a proof of effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all caregivers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

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Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: provides unpaid, community-based and non-institutional care to a person with Parkinson's disease - Exclusion Criteria: paid and/or professional caregivers, or those providing care to someone in an institutional setting \-

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Conditions

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mental disorder Parkinson disease

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Psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

    Reading, RG6 6ES, United Kingdom

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