New treatment option for Burnout
Official title Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindful Compassion Care Program in Reducing Psychological Distress Amongst Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05308537
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Recent studies have shown that nurses have been more affected by the COVID-19 pandemic than any other group of hospital workers in terms of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Several clinical studies had previously demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness and compassion interventions in reducing burnout and emotional distress amongst healthcare professionals.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 65
You may be able to join if
- To be included in the study, a participants will have to be:
- a nurse employed at AOUI for the past two years;
- working within intensive care units, infectious disease unit, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine units that have been converted to COVID-19...
- scoring above the cut-off score for the Emotional Exhaustion sub-scale (EX) of the MBI-GS (equal to or greater than 2.20) in accordance with Italian...
You likely can't join if
- Respondents will be excluded if they:
- have participated in mindfulness-based interventions in the previous 6 months;
- show a score \< 2.20 in the EX subscale of the MBI-GS;
- are receiving psychosocial or psychiatric treatment. Participants allocated to the WL will be requested not to participate in a mindfulness course...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Verona, Italia, Italy
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Verona, Italia, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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