Self-compassion may boost well-being after dementia diagnosis, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06465173

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether self-compassion (being kind to yourself) is linked to better quality of life in older adults recently diagnosed with dementia. Researchers also checked if feeling threatened by dementia affects this relationship. 23 participants aged 65 and older, diagnosed within the past year, completed surveys and an interview. The goal is to understand emotional adjustment after diagnosis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study finds a link, it could point toward ways to support emotional well-being in people recently diagnosed with dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at associations, not cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom

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