UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000056223
Receipt number R000064232
Scientific Title A Randomised Controlled Trial of Compassionate Mind Training for Gay People
Date of disclosure of the study information 2024/11/25
Last modified on 2024/11/21 10:21:08

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Basic information

Public title

A Randomised Controlled Trial of Compassionate Mind Training for Gay People

Acronym

CMT-Gay

Scientific Title

A Randomised Controlled Trial of Compassionate Mind Training for Gay People

Scientific Title:Acronym

CMT-Gay

Region

Asia(except Japan)


Condition

Condition

Psychological Distress in Gay Individuals

Classification by specialty

Psychiatry

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To evaluate the efficacy of Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) in reducing psychological distress among gay adults

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Psychological distress, as measured by the total score of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up.

Key secondary outcomes

Self-compassion, measured by the Compassionate Engagement and Actions Scale (CEAS), fear of compassion, measured by the Fears of Compassion Scale (FCS), and self-criticism, measured by the Forms of Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance Scale (FSCSR), all assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up. Positive and negative affect, measured by the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE), and suicidality, measured by the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS). Sexual risk behaviors, including frequency of condom use, engagement in sexual activity, and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), reported at baseline and follow-up. Demographics such as age, education, income, level of involvement in the LGB community, outness, and gender expression. Sexual minority stressors, including internalized homonegativity, measured by the Internalized Homonegativity Inventory (IHNI), rejection sensitivity, measured by the Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity Scale (GRS), and perceived discrimination, measured by the Heterosexist Harassment, Rejection, and Discrimination Scale (HHRDS), all assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up. Feasibility measured by participant satisfaction, adherence, and completion of the program. Embodiment of compassion, measured by the Embodiment Scale, assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up.


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Open -no one is blinded

Control

No treatment

Stratification

NO

Dynamic allocation

NO

Institution consideration

Institution is not considered as adjustment factor.

Blocking

NO

Concealment

No need to know


Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Behavior,custom

Interventions/Control_1

Participants attend a 150-minute seminar on Day 1, which includes psychoeducation and compassion skills training. They engage in 30 days of daily audio-guided practices. Participants also receive a 15-20 minute phone consultation on Day 15 to 20.

Interventions/Control_2

Participants receive no intervention during the study period. They will be offered the option to attend the seminar after the study is completed.

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Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


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Interventions/Control_7


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Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

18 years-old <

Age-upper limit


Not applicable

Gender

Male

Key inclusion criteria

- Be 18 years or older.
- Self-identify as a cisgender gay man.
- Be fluent in Chinese.

Key exclusion criteria

- Do not meet the inclusion criteria.
- Are unable to provide informed consent.

Target sample size

158


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Ching Kwong
Middle name
Last name Wong

Organization

The University of Hong Kong

Division name

Department of Psychology

Zip code

Nil

Address

Room 627, 6/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

TEL

85239177122

Email

dinockw@connect.hku.hk


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Ching Kwong
Middle name
Last name Wong

Organization

The University of Hong Kong

Division name

Department of Psychology

Zip code

Nil

Address

Room 627, 6/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road,

TEL

85239177122

Homepage URL


Email

dinockw@connect.hku.hk


Sponsor or person

Institute

Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong

Institute

Department

Personal name

Wong Ching Kwong


Funding Source

Organization

Self-financed

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Self funding

Nationality of Funding Organization

China (Hong Kong)


Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Departmental Research Ethics Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong

Address

Room 627, 6/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Tel

85239177122

Email

dpsychol@hku.hk


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions

The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2024 Year 11 Month 25 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled

182

Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD

Yes

IPD sharing Plan description

Data will include baseline demographics, outcome measures, and intervention adherence, with all personal identifiers removed. Access will be open to qualified researchers upon request."


Progress

Recruitment status

Completed

Date of protocol fixation

2023 Year 12 Month 04 Day

Date of IRB

2023 Year 12 Month 04 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2024 Year 02 Month 01 Day

Last follow-up date

2024 Year 07 Month 30 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

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Management information

Registered date

2024 Year 11 Month 21 Day

Last modified on

2024 Year 11 Month 21 Day



Link to view the page

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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000064232


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