Can being kinder to yourself ease pain in old age?

NCT ID NCT07370090

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how self-compassion and self-belief relate to pain, body awareness, and healthy behaviors in people 65 and older. Researchers will ask 150 older adults to fill out online questionnaires. The goal is to understand these connections better, not to test a treatment.

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 successful, this study could help design future programs that use self-compassion training to improve physical health and well-being in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study that only measures relationships, not causes. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Behavior Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH BEHAVIOR OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER) PAIN SELF COMPASSION SELF EFFICACY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Acıbadem University Kerem Aydınlar Campus

Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

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