StressMBSWSCNCT05519267
Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care (MBSWSC)
A study testing MBSWSC and MBSC in people with Stress and Burnout, Professional, run by Queen's University, Belfast at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Social work is a stressful occupation with social workers at high risk of job-related stress and burnout. Mindfulness has been evidenced as a promising approach for improving: recovery from stress; behavioural responses to stress; and resilience. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress, Burnout, Professional, Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- MBSWSC and MBSC
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 62 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 21 Sep 2021to 29 Apr 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Frontline social work practitioner; Working in Northern Ireland; Aged 18 years and over
Who cannot join
- Social workers in strategic social work roles with no contact with clients
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN
About this study
Official title: A Randomised Trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care Among Social Workers
Social work is a stressful occupation with social workers at high risk of job-related stress and burnout. Mindfulness has been evidenced as a promising approach for improving: recovery from stress; behavioural responses to stress; and resilience.
The main aim of the study is to examine the efficacy of a bespoke, innovative, 6-session Mindfulness Intervention for social workers (MBSWSC) in reducing social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and improving well-being. The study will also compare outcomes from the MBSWSC with a briefer, condensed 3 session mindfulness programme (MBSC).
Read the detailed description
Background: Social work is a stressful occupation with social workers at high risk of burnout. It is perhaps unsurprising then that research has focused on the impact of working conditions and work-related stress in this population. COVID has seemingly intensified pressures on frontline social workers, in turn adversely impacting their health and wellbeing.
Despite awareness of the impact of social work, job-related stress, and burnout, there remains a lack of evidence on the implementation and effectiveness of interventions to mitigate these aspects and improve outcomes for social workers. A novel, innovative approach, embedded in social work practice, is needed to support and improve social worker wellbeing. Mindfulness has emerged as a promising approach evidencing success in improving: recovery, cognitive, emotional and behavioural responses to stress. Mindfulness has also been highlighted as an approach by which resilience is strengthened. Mindfulness has been found to generate positive outcomes for those working in health and social care; promoting wellbeing, increasing levels of self-care and self-compassion, reducing stress, and combating burnout. Self-care (self-compassion) has been highlighted as an important promoter of positive health effects in social work.
Although possible benefits of mindfulness for social workers have been suggested, the evidence base to support this is scant, mainly due to a scarcity of mindfulness based intervention studies aimed at social workers. Traditionally there has been a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of briefer mindfulness programmes; with recognised programmes such as MBSR and MBCT requiring significant time commitments from participants which may not be suitable for practicing professionals. In light of this; there is a clear need for high quality RCTs to add to the evidence base in this area and to inform future provision.
With this in mind, this study looked to explore the efficacy of a bespoke, innovative, 6-session Mindfulness Intervention for social workers (MBSWSC). It also served to compare the outcomes from the MBSWSC programme with a modified, condensed 3 session mindfulness programme (MBSC).
More explicitly, this RCT aims to examine the:
- Efficacy of the MBSWSC programme at improving social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and well-being (primary outcomes).
- Effectiveness of MBSWSC in improving mindfulness, attention regulation, acceptance, self-compassion, non-attachment and aversion, worry and rumination (secondary outcomes).
- Differences between MBSWSC outcomes and outcomes on the MBSC
Methods: 93 participants providing consent to participate in the study were randomised to either the experimental (MBSWSC) or active control (MBSC) groups. 62 participants completed baseline measures; with post-intervention measures completed by 47 participants.
The primary outcome of the study is the efficacy of MBSWSC on social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and well-being and secondary outcomes. The secondary outcome of the study is the differences in outcomes for MBSWSC participants and participants on the modified, condensed (briefer) MBSC. Data will be collected pre-intervention, post-intervention and at 3 month follow-up.
- Conditions
- Stress, Burnout, Professional, Anxiety, Depression, Wellbeing
- Being tested
- MBSWSC, MBSC
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Professional, Anxiety Disorders, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MBSWSCBehavioural
Also called Mindfulness Based Social Work and Self Care
MBSWSC is a unique mindfulness-based programme for social work and self-care which has been specifically developed for online delivery. The MBSWSC programme is embedded within key cognitive and emotion regulation, and stress coping theory (Maddock et al. 2019a). This programme combines mindfulness practices with psychoeducation with the aim of allowing participants to reduce any negative thinking about the past and future by learning skills that will allow them to focus on the present. It will also focus on how to effectively apply these newly acquired mindfulness skills in social work practice. The MBSWSC programme comprises 6x1.5 hour sessions, delivered weekly, over a 6 week period. Homework, in the form of mindfulness practices, is given each week. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, on 6 out of 7 days, each week.
MBSCBehavioural
Also called Mindfulness and Self Care
MBSC is a modified, condensed Mindfulness Based Intervention; with a key focus on self-compassion. Key practices in this condensed programme were chosen for their relevance and utility to social workers. The MBSC programme comprises 3x1 hour sessions delivered over a 6 week period, with one session every two weeks. Homework, in the form of mindfulness practices, is given each week. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, on 6 out of 7 days, each week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| MBSWSC programme | Experimental | The Experimental group will take part in the Mindfulness Based Social Work and Self Care (MBSWSC) programme (6 sessions). MBSWSC will be facilitated by two accredited mindfulness practitioners, who are also qualified social workers. Sessions will be supplemented by brief homework activities. Receives: Behavioral: MBSWSC |
| MBSC Programme | Active comparator | The Active comparator group will take part in the Mindfulness and Self-compassion (MBSC) programme (3 sessions). MBSC will be facilitated by two accredited mindfulness practitioners, who are also qualified social workers. Sessions will be supplemented by brief homework activities. Receives: Behavioral: MBSC |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Stress measured on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The Perceived Stress Scale is a 10-item, reliable and valid, measure of perceived stress. Scores on this scale can range from 0-40, with higher scores indicative of higher levels of stress
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Burnout measured on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item, reliable and valid measure of work-related burnout. The scale comprises 3 sub scales: burnout, depersonalisation, and personal achievement. The burnout subscale was used in this study. Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-42. Scores of ≤17 on this subscale are indicative of low-level burnout; scores of 18-29 indicate moderate burnout; scores ≥30 indicate high level burnout.
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Anxiety measured on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a 14-item, reliable and valid measure of anxiety and depression. 7 of the 14 items measure severity of anxiety (HADS-A). Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-21. HADS-A subscale scores of 0-7 are considered normal, whilst scores of 11 or more are classified as moderate to severe
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Depression measured on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a 14-item reliable and valid measure of anxiety and depression. 7 of the 14 items measure severity of depression (HADS-D). Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-21. HADS-D subscale scores of 0-7 are considered normal, whilst scores of 11 or more are classified as moderate to severe
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Wellbeing measured on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS)
The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale is a 14 item, reliable and valid measure of mental wellbeing. Scores on this scale can range from 14-70. Lower Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale scores are indicative of poorer mental wellbeing
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Secondary outcomes (8)
Change in Mindfulness measured by on the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire (SMQ)
Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire is a 16-item reliable and valid measure assessing elements of mindfulness in response to unpleasant thoughts and images. Scores on this scale range from 0-96. Higher scores on the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire are indicative of greater levels on mindfulness
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Self-compassion measured by on the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS)
Self-Compassion Scale is a 12-item reliable and valid measure of self-compassion. Scores on this scale can range from 12-60. Higher mean scores reflect higher levels of self-compassion
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Worry measured on the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)
Penn State Worry Questionnaire is a 16-item reliable and valid measure of measure of worry. Scores on this scale can range from 16-80. Higher scores on the Penn State Worry Questionnaire reflect higher levels of pervasive, intense, and uncontrollable worry
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Attention Regulation (Decentering) measured on the Experiences Questionnaire - Decentring (EQ-D)
xperiences Questionnaire - Decentring is an 11-item measure of attention regulation/decentering. Scores on this scale range from 11-55. Higher scores on the xperiences Questionnaire - Decentring reflect higher levels of attention regulation
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Acceptance measured on the The Philadelphia Mindfulness - Acceptance Subscale (PHLMS-A)
The Philadelphia Mindfulness - Acceptance Subscale is a 10-item reliable and valid measure of the mindfulness component of acceptance. Total scores on this sub scale range from 10-50. Lower scores on the Philadelphia Mindfulness - Acceptance subscale reflect higher levels of acceptance
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Non-attachment measured by the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Non Attachment subscale (SMQ-LG)
Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Non Attachment subscale is a reliable and valid measure of Non-attachment. Scores on this sub scale range from 0-24. Higher scores on this sub scale are indicative of higher levels of non-attachment
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Aversion measured by the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Aversion subscale (SMQ-Av)
Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Aversion subscale is a reliable and valid measure of Aversion. Scores on this sub scale range from 0-24. Higher scores on this sub scale are indicative of higher levels of aversion
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Rumination measured on the Rumination Reflection Questionnaire Rumination subscale (RRQ-R)
Rumination Reflection Questionnaire Rumination subscale is a 12-item measure of engagement in rumination. Scores on this scale range from 12-60. Higher scores on this scale are indicative of greater engagement in rumination
Measured: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Aug 2022
- Study start21 Sep 2021
- Primary completion14 Dec 2021
- Study completion29 Apr 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 62 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Karen McGuigan, Queen's University, Belfast
- Investigators
- Alan Maddock, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Dublin, Trinity College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05519267
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REF 204_2021
- Acronym
- MBSWSC
- Status last verified
- Aug 2022
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2022
- Last updated
- 29 Aug 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Maddock A, McGuigan K, McCusker P. A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers. Curr Psychol. 2023;42(11):9170-9183. doi: 10.1007/s12144-023-04410-w. Epub 2023 Feb 25.
PubMed 37200547
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Aug 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomised Trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care Among Social Workers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05519267
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MBSWSC / REF 204_2021
- Conditions
- Stress, Burnout, Professional, Anxiety, Depression, Wellbeing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 62 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Queen's University, BelfastUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 Apr 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Aug 2022 (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.
Social work is a stressful occupation with social workers at high risk of job-related stress and burnout. Mindfulness has been evidenced as a promising approach for improving: recovery from stress; behavioural responses to stress; and resilience.
The main aim of the study is to examine the efficacy of a bespoke, innovative, 6-session Mindfulness Intervention for social workers (MBSWSC) in reducing social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and improving well-being. The study will also compare outcomes from the MBSWSC with a briefer, condensed 3 session mindfulness programme (MBSC).
Detailed description
Background: Social work is a stressful occupation with social workers at high risk of burnout. It is perhaps unsurprising then that research has focused on the impact of working conditions and work-related stress in this population. COVID has seemingly intensified pressures on frontline social workers, in turn adversely impacting their health and wellbeing.
Despite awareness of the impact of social work, job-related stress, and burnout, there remains a lack of evidence on the implementation and effectiveness of interventions to mitigate these aspects and improve outcomes for social workers. A novel, innovative approach, embedded in social work practice, is needed to support and improve social worker wellbeing. Mindfulness has emerged as a promising approach evidencing success in improving: recovery, cognitive, emotional and behavioural responses to stress. Mindfulness has also been highlighted as an approach by which resilience is strengthened. Mindfulness has been found to generate positive outcomes for those working in health and social care; promoting wellbeing, increasing levels of self-care and self-compassion, reducing stress, and combating burnout. Self-care (self-compassion) has been highlighted as an important promoter of positive health effects in social work.
Although possible benefits of mindfulness for social workers have been suggested, the evidence base to support this is scant, mainly due to a scarcity of mindfulness based intervention studies aimed at social workers. Traditionally there has been a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of briefer mindfulness programmes; with recognised programmes such as MBSR and MBCT requiring significant time commitments from participants which may not be suitable for practicing professionals. In light of this; there is a clear need for high quality RCTs to add to the evidence base in this area and to inform future provision.
With this in mind, this study looked to explore the efficacy of a bespoke, innovative, 6-session Mindfulness Intervention for social workers (MBSWSC). It also served to compare the outcomes from the MBSWSC programme with a modified, condensed 3 session mindfulness programme (MBSC).
More explicitly, this RCT aims to examine the:
- Efficacy of the MBSWSC programme at improving social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and well-being (primary outcomes).
- Effectiveness of MBSWSC in improving mindfulness, attention regulation, acceptance, self-compassion, non-attachment and aversion, worry and rumination (secondary outcomes).
- Differences between MBSWSC outcomes and outcomes on the MBSC
Methods: 93 participants providing consent to participate in the study were randomised to either the experimental (MBSWSC) or active control (MBSC) groups. 62 participants completed baseline measures; with post-intervention measures completed by 47 participants.
The primary outcome of the study is the efficacy of MBSWSC on social worker stress, feelings of burnout, anxiety, low mood and well-being and secondary outcomes. The secondary outcome of the study is the differences in outcomes for MBSWSC participants and participants on the modified, condensed (briefer) MBSC. Data will be collected pre-intervention, post-intervention and at 3 month follow-up.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| MBSWSC programme | Experimental | Behavioral: MBSWSCThe Experimental group will take part in the Mindfulness Based Social Work and Self Care (MBSWSC) programme (6 sessions). MBSWSC will be facilitated by two accredited mindfulness practitioners, who are also qualified social workers. Sessions will be supplemented by brief homework activities. |
| MBSC Programme | Active comparator | Behavioral: MBSCThe Active comparator group will take part in the Mindfulness and Self-compassion (MBSC) programme (3 sessions). MBSC will be facilitated by two accredited mindfulness practitioners, who are also qualified social workers. Sessions will be supplemented by brief homework activities. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Frontline social work practitioner; Working in Northern Ireland; Aged 18 years and over
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Social workers in strategic social work roles with no contact with clients
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MBSWSCAlso: Mindfulness Based Social Work and Self CareMBSWSC is a unique mindfulness-based programme for social work and self-care which has been specifically developed for online delivery. The MBSWSC programme is embedded within key cognitive and emotion regulation, and stress coping theory (Maddock et al. 2019a). This programme combines mindfulness practices with psychoeducation with the aim of allowing participants to reduce any negative thinking about the past and future by learning skills that will allow them to focus on the present. It will also focus on how to effectively apply these newly acquired mindfulness skills in social work practice. The MBSWSC programme comprises 6x1.5 hour sessions, delivered weekly, over a 6 week period. Homework, in the form of mindfulness practices, is given each week. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, on 6 out of 7 days, each week. | Behavioural | MBSWSC programme |
| MBSCAlso: Mindfulness and Self CareMBSC is a modified, condensed Mindfulness Based Intervention; with a key focus on self-compassion. Key practices in this condensed programme were chosen for their relevance and utility to social workers. The MBSC programme comprises 3x1 hour sessions delivered over a 6 week period, with one session every two weeks. Homework, in the form of mindfulness practices, is given each week. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, on 6 out of 7 days, each week. | Behavioural | MBSC Programme |
Primary outcome
Change in Stress measured on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
The Perceived Stress Scale is a 10-item, reliable and valid, measure of perceived stress. Scores on this scale can range from 0-40, with higher scores indicative of higher levels of stress
Change in Burnout measured on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item, reliable and valid measure of work-related burnout. The scale comprises 3 sub scales: burnout, depersonalisation, and personal achievement. The burnout subscale was used in this study. Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-42. Scores of ≤17 on this subscale are indicative of low-level burnout; scores of 18-29 indicate moderate burnout; scores ≥30 indicate high level burnout.
Change in Anxiety measured on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a 14-item, reliable and valid measure of anxiety and depression. 7 of the 14 items measure severity of anxiety (HADS-A). Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-21. HADS-A subscale scores of 0-7 are considered normal, whilst scores of 11 or more are classified as moderate to severe
Change in Depression measured on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a 14-item reliable and valid measure of anxiety and depression. 7 of the 14 items measure severity of depression (HADS-D). Scores on this sub scale can range from 0-21. HADS-D subscale scores of 0-7 are considered normal, whilst scores of 11 or more are classified as moderate to severe
Change in Wellbeing measured on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale is a 14 item, reliable and valid measure of mental wellbeing. Scores on this scale can range from 14-70. Lower Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale scores are indicative of poorer mental wellbeing
8 secondary outcomes
Change in Mindfulness measured by on the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire (SMQ)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Self-compassion measured by on the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Worry measured on the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Attention Regulation (Decentering) measured on the Experiences Questionnaire - Decentring (EQ-D)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Acceptance measured on the The Philadelphia Mindfulness - Acceptance Subscale (PHLMS-A)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Non-attachment measured by the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Non Attachment subscale (SMQ-LG)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Aversion measured by the Southampton Mindfulness Questionnaire Aversion subscale (SMQ-Av)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
Change in Rumination measured on the Rumination Reflection Questionnaire Rumination subscale (RRQ-R)
Time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)
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 29 Aug 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37200547Maddock A, McGuigan K, McCusker P. A randomised trial of Mindfulness-based Social Work and Self-Care with social workers. Curr Psychol. 2023;42(11):9170-9183. doi: 10.1007/s12144-023-04410-w. Epub 2023 Feb 25.
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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.
Alan Maddock, PhD principal investigator
University of Dublin, Trinity College
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing MBSWSC and MBSC in people with Stress and Burnout, Professional, run by Queen's University, Belfast at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 1 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 29 Aug 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Change in Stress measured on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (time frame: Pre-intervention (week 1); Post-intervention (week 8); 3-month follow-up (week 20)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05519267, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 29 Aug 2022.