Can gratitude and compassion beat stress management? new trial tests two therapies for chronic disease
NCT ID NCT06501235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two behavioral programs for adults with chronic medical conditions like diabetes or cancer who have low well-being. One program uses standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce stress, while the other focuses on building virtues like gratitude and compassion. Researchers will track changes in well-being, anxiety, and coping skills over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Virtue-Based Intervention (VBI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that virtue-based training is as good as or better than CBT for boosting well-being in people with chronic disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (100 people) comparing two talk therapies, so results may not apply broadly. Both interventions require active participation, and benefits may fade over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Valencia Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, 46010
Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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