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Self-compassion may boost well-being after dementia diagnosis, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06465173

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether self-compassion (being kind to yourself) is linked to better quality of life in older adults recently diagnosed with dementia. Researchers also checked if feeling threatened by dementia affects this relationship. 23 participants aged 65 and older, diagnosed within the past year, completed surveys and an interview. The goal is to understand emotional adjustment after diagnosis.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study finds a link, it could point toward ways to support emotional well-being in people recently diagnosed with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed pilot study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at associations, not cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

23 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

The participant sample is anticipated to comprise NHS patients who have been seen in memory clinic and individuals recruited from the community.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * An older adult aged ≥ 65 years * A confirmed diagnosis of dementia received within the past 12 months * They have knowledge of their diagnosis * They have English language proficiency * They have capacity to give informed consent to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * They are deemed to lack capacity to give informed consent to participate (as per the Mental Capacity Act, 2005). * They have a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, defined as individuals who are aged \< 65 at diagnosis * A score on the MoCA Blind (Nasreddine, 2022b) screening measure of \<7 out of 22, which is calculated as equivalent to \<10 out of 30 on the MoCA (Nasreddine et al., 2005).

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Conditions

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dementia

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Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom

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