A six-week kindness course may strengthen teen friendships and self-compassion

NCT ID NCT07723040

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

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 6-week nurse-led program focused on self-compassion and kindness can improve how teenagers treat themselves and relate to peers. About 75 high school students will either take part in the weekly 40-minute sessions or serve as a control group. Researchers will measure changes in self-compassion, compassion toward others, and peer relationships right after the program and again one month later.

What this could mean

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Active substance: a 6-week nurse-led self-compassion and kindness program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a simple, school-based tool to boost emotional well-being and social connections among teenagers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 75 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program's benefits may fade after the sessions end.

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COMPASSION INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS PEER GROUP SELF COMPASSION

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Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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