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Self-Compassion therapy shows promise for easing shame in complex PTSD

NCT ID NCT05791760

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Twente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested compassion-focused therapy (CFT) in 24 women with complex PTSD who struggle with harsh self-criticism. Over 12 weekly group sessions, participants learned skills to be kinder to themselves. Researchers measured changes in self-criticism, PTSD symptoms, and shame before, during, and after therapy. The goal was to see if CFT can help break the cycle of self-blame common in complex PTSD.

What this could mean

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Active substance
compassion-focused therapy (CFT)
What this could lead to
If this therapy works, it could offer a new way to reduce self-criticism and shame in women with complex PTSD, improving their emotional well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires time and effort, and not all may benefit.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The participant is between 18 and 65 years old. * Diagnosis of cPTSD and severe problems with self criticism (as diagnosed by an experienced clinican). * The participant gives consent to participate in the study using the online informed consent procedure. * Sufficient Dutch language proficiency and average intelligence. * The participant has an e-mail address and is in possession of a smartphone or tablet with access to the internet. * The participant is willing to complete twice-weekly questionnaires for up to 24 weeks. Exclusion criteria

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Twente

    Enschede, Overijssel, 7522NB, Netherlands

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