Kindness class: 7-Week program may curb school bullying

NCT ID NCT06656910

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 7-week self-compassion program in 115 fifth graders to see if it could reduce bullying and victimization. Students learned mindfulness, compassion meditation, and self-kindness exercises. The goal was to help kids handle difficult emotions and treat others better, potentially lowering bullying rates in schools.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Self-compassion development program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could offer schools a simple, low-cost way to reduce bullying and help students feel safer and more compassionate.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program's effects may fade over time or vary by school.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bullying

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BULLYING BULLYING VICTIMISATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Milli Eğitim Vakfı Middle School

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34696, Turkey (Türkiye)

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