Mental DisorderNCT04149912
Professional Quality of Life in German Psychologists
An observational study of Mental Disorder and Burnout, Caregiver, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess professional quality of life in German psychologists working with patients with mental disorders. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 months and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mental Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver, Burnout, Professional
- What is being tested?
- Online questionnaire
- How many people
- 454 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2020to 30 Apr 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 months and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Clinical psychologists that currently work with patients with mental disorders in Germany.
Who may be able to join
- Clinical psychologist
- Currently working with patients with mental disorders
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Charité Campus Mitte
Berlin, 10117
About this study
Official title: Professional Quality of Life in German Psychologists Working With Patients With Mental Disorders
The purpose of this study is to assess professional quality of life in German psychologists working with patients with mental disorders.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to assess professional quality of life, which includes compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatization in clinical psychologists, working with patients with mental disorders, in Germany.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver, Burnout, Professional
- Being tested
- Online questionnaire
- Keywords
- Professional quality of life, Compassion satisfaction, Burnout, Psychologists, Mental disorders, Mental health
- Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders, Caregiver Burden, Burnout, Professional, Burnout, Psychological, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online questionnaireDiagnostic test
Online questionnaire via SoSciSurvey
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologists in Germany | Clinical psychologists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders Receives: Diagnostic Test: Online questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Compassion Satisfaction
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Compassion Satisfaction" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher compassion satisfaction.
Measured: 1 day
Burnout
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Burnout" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher level of burnout.
Measured: 1 day
Secondary Traumatization
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Secondary Traumatization" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher level of secondary traumatization.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Nov 2019
- Study start15 Jan 2020
- Primary completion30 Apr 2020
- Study completion30 Apr 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mental DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Charite University, Berlin, GermanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 454 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Moritz Petzold, Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Investigators
- Moritz B Petzold, Dipl.-Psych., Principal investigator, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin- Charité Campus Mitte - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04149912
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro_Qol_P
- Status last verified
- Mar 2022
- First submitted
- 30 Oct 2019
- Last updated
- 14 Mar 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Mar 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Professional Quality of Life in German Psychologists Working With Patients With Mental Disorders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04149912
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pro_Qol_P
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver, Burnout, Professional
- Keywords
- Professional quality of life, Compassion satisfaction, Burnout, Psychologists, Mental disorders, Mental health
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 454 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, GermanyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess professional quality of life in German psychologists working with patients with mental disorders.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to assess professional quality of life, which includes compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatization in clinical psychologists, working with patients with mental disorders, in Germany.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologists in Germany | – | Diagnostic Test: Online questionnaireClinical psychologists in Germany currently working with patients with mental disorders |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 months and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Clinical psychologists that currently work with patients with mental disorders in Germany.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Clinical psychologist
- Currently working with patients with mental disorders
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient German skills for answering the questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Online questionnaireOnline questionnaire via SoSciSurvey | Diagnostic test | Clinical psychologists in Germany |
Primary outcome
Compassion Satisfaction
Time frame: 1 day
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Compassion Satisfaction" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher compassion satisfaction.
Burnout
Time frame: 1 day
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Burnout" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher level of burnout.
Secondary Traumatization
Time frame: 1 day
Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL) - German Version - Subscale "Secondary Traumatization" (Minimum: 10 - Maximum: 50 - Higher scores mean a higher level of secondary traumatization.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Mar 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Moritz B Petzold, Dipl.-Psych. principal investigator
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin- Charité Campus Mitte - Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Mental Disorder and Burnout, Caregiver, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Compassion Satisfaction (time frame: 1 day). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Mar 2022.