A Brief Self-compassion Intervention for Body Image, Minority Stress, and Sexual Self-efficacy in Hong Kong Gay Men

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Conditions studied: Gay Men

In brief

This pilot study aims to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a brief self-compassion writing intervention on body image, minority stress, and sexual self-efficacy among gay men in Hong Kong.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07369661

Run by

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

People needed

20

Starts

2026-04-27

Expected to finish

2027-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• aged 18 years or above
• self-identified as a gay man
• sufficient comprehension of Cantonese
• currently living in Hong Kong
• able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• currently experiencing psychosis
• having an intellectual disability
• experiencing current suicidal ideation
• not currently receiving or engaging in regular mental health services in the last 3 months
• participation in a similar study or receiving similar services in the past 12 months

Where it is running

• Hong Kong Metropolitan University — Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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