Can being kinder to yourself ease pain in old age?
NCT ID NCT07370090
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how self-compassion and self-belief relate to pain, body awareness, and healthy behaviors in people 65 and older. Researchers will ask 150 older adults to fill out online questionnaires. The goal is to understand these connections better, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help design future programs that use self-compassion training to improve physical health and well-being in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that only measures relationships, not causes. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Older adults aged 65 years and above who are able to complete online self-report questionnaires independently.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years and older * Able to read and understand Turkish * Able to complete online questionnaires independently * Provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia or Alzheimer's disease) * Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) * Inability to complete questionnaires independently * Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire responses
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Acıbadem University Kerem Aydınlar Campus
Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)
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