StressNCT04594278
COVID-19 Burnout Study
A study testing Mindfulness Based Intervention in people with Stress, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The aims of this study are to assess whether the use of a MBI therapy delivered remotely is associated with a reduction of perceived stress among HCPs in the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) and with a decrease risk of burnout during and post COVID-19. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness Based Intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 43 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2021to Sep 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- -Employee in the radiation medicine program in UHN
- Health Care Professional (Therapist, Nurse, Physician, Resident, Physician assistant, Physician admin assistant)
- Over 18
Who cannot join
- Not working at the radiation medicine program at UHN
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site
University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9
About this study
Official title: Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention to Decrease Anxiety Levels and Burnout Among Health-care Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The aims of this study are to assess whether the use of a MBI therapy delivered remotely is associated with a reduction of perceived stress among HCPs in the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) and with a decrease risk of burnout during and post COVID-19.
- Conditions
- Stress
- Being tested
- Mindfulness Based Intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness Based InterventionBehavioural
A remotely delivered closed group mindfulness-based intervention using Microsoft Teams Meeting will be performed, consisting of 12-16 participants (Maximum 10 groups) and one professional with a background in mindfulness coaching . Three professionals will be coaching 2-3 groups each. The curriculum entails weekly sessions (1 hour) over a 4-week period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Based Intervention | Experimental | A remotely delivered closed group mindfulness-based intervention using Microsoft Teams Meeting will be performed, consisting of 12-16 participants (Maximum 10 groups) and one professional with a background in mindfulness coaching . Three professionals will be coaching 2-3 groups each. The curriculum entails weekly sessions (1 hour) over a 4-week period. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Stress
Perceived Stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale/ Higher number indicates higher levels of stress. Minimum value = 10, Max Value = 40
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
Burnout
Burnout assessed by the 2-item Maslach Burnout Inventory using single-item measures of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization
Measured: 6 months
Coping with Stress
Coping measured by the BriefCOPE questionnaire. High numbers indicate that the participant is not coping well with the specific situation. Minimum value = 28, Max Value = 112
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Oct 2020
- Study start1 Nov 2021
- Primary completion15 Feb 2022
- Study completionSep 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Health Network, TorontoThe 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04594278
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20-5678
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Oct 2020
- Last updated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Remote Delivery of a Mindfulness-based Intervention to Decrease Anxiety Levels and Burnout Among Health-care Professionals During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04594278
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 20-5678
- Conditions
- Stress
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 43 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Oct 2020 (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 aims of this study are to assess whether the use of a MBI therapy delivered remotely is associated with a reduction of perceived stress among HCPs in the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) and with a decrease risk of burnout during and post COVID-19.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Based Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness Based InterventionA remotely delivered closed group mindfulness-based intervention using Microsoft Teams Meeting will be performed, consisting of 12-16 participants (Maximum 10 groups) and one professional with a background in mindfulness coaching . Three professionals will be coaching 2-3 groups each. The curriculum entails weekly sessions (1 hour) over a 4-week period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- -Employee in the radiation medicine program in UHN
- Health Care Professional (Therapist, Nurse, Physician, Resident, Physician assistant, Physician admin assistant)
- Over 18
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not working at the radiation medicine program at UHN
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Based InterventionA remotely delivered closed group mindfulness-based intervention using Microsoft Teams Meeting will be performed, consisting of 12-16 participants (Maximum 10 groups) and one professional with a background in mindfulness coaching . Three professionals will be coaching 2-3 groups each. The curriculum entails weekly sessions (1 hour) over a 4-week period. | Behavioural | Mindfulness Based Intervention |
Primary outcome
Perceived Stress
Time frame: 6 months
Perceived Stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale/ Higher number indicates higher levels of stress. Minimum value = 10, Max Value = 40
2 secondary outcomes
Burnout
Time frame: 6 months
Coping with Stress
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Mar 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness Based Intervention in people with Stress, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2026. 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 Canada. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Perceived Stress (time frame: 6 months). 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 4 Mar 2026.