Burnout, ProfessionalNCT06376825
The Efficacy and Acceptability of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program to Reduce Burnout
A study testing MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnout in people with Burnout, Professional, run by Ahmet Nalbant at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an internet-based self-help program reduces burnout in teachers. The study will also evaluate the program's acceptability which means assessing the extent to which users complete the program and find it useful. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 22 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Burnout, Professional
- What is being tested?
- MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnout
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2024to 15 Jun 2024
- 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 22 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a teacher in Türkiye
- Having burnout symptoms related to the workplace.
- Able to use e-mail, internet and mobile phone
- Able to read fluently in Turkish
Who cannot join
- Currently prescribed psychotropic medication or any change in psychotropic medication in last two months
- Currently undergoing psychotherapy.
- Having thoughts of suicide or self-mutilation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
CanSagligi Foundation Center for Contextual Behavioral Science
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy and Acceptability of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program to Reduce Burnout Among Teachers: A Concurrent Multiple-Baseline Single-Case Experimental Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an internet-based self-help program reduces burnout in teachers. The study will also evaluate the program's acceptability which means assessing the extent to which users complete the program and find it useful. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does the program reduce the level of burnout in teachers?
- Does the program contribute to an increased sense of meaning for teachers?
- How much of the program do teachers finish?
Read the detailed description
This concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study aims to assess the efficacy and acceptability of an internet-based self-help program designed to mitigate burnout among teachers. The self-help program, named MyLife, adopts an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework and comprises eight modules. Preceding the commencement of the study, the program was tailored to address the specific needs of teachers through collaboration with people with lived experiences and the administration of nationwide surveys. Additionally, the daily questions utilized in this single-case study design were meticulously crafted for this study. In this study no guidance other than reminders will be offered.
Participants will be instructed to:
- Engage with program content, including audio and text components, every three days over a four-week period.
- Respond to daily questions once in day for eight weeks and both before and after the study, utilizing scales and questionnaires.
The research questions are as follows:
- To what extent does the program alleviate burnout among teachers?
- Does the program foster a heightened sense of meaning in teachers' professional lives?
- What is the completion rate of the program among participating teachers?
- Does the program effectively diminish experiential avoidance?
Hypotheses:
- Teachers participating in the MyLife program will experience a significant decrease in burnout levels compared to baseline measures.
- The MyLife program will lead to a significant increase in the perception of meaning in teachers' professional lives.
- MyLife program will have a good acceptability.
- Participation in the MyLife program will be associated with a significant reduction in experiential avoidance among teachers.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional
- Being tested
- MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnout
- Keywords
- Burnout, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, İnternet-based psychotherapy, Single-case design
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Professional, Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnoutBehavioural
MyLife is a internet-based and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy oriented self-help program to reduce burnout. In this study a tailored to teachers version of the program will be used.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| MyLife Group | Experimental | In this concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study, participants will have seven to fifteen days of baseline measurement with randomization. Receives: Behavioral: MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnout |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Burnout Assessment Tool
Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout in work place. The scale is a 5-point Likert type, meaning "1 = Never" to "5 = Always" (minimum:34 to maxiumum:150). Higher scores from the scale represent higher burnout. Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted and Cronbach's alpha value was stated as 0.95.
Measured: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Valued Living Questionnaire
Valued Living Questionnaire is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living. The scale consists of 10 items with a 7-point Likert type as 0 = Not at all true and 6 = Completely true (minimum:0; maxiumum:60). The scale, for which Turkish validity and reliability studies have been conducted, has two sub-dimensions: "progress" and "blockage". While the progress subscale expresses that the person takes action in line with his values, the blockage dimension means that the person avoids certain experiences and moves away from a value-oriented life. The Cronbach's alpha value of the Turkish version of the scale was found to be 0.78; as for the progress sub-dimension was 0.77, and for the blockage dimension was 0.76.
Measured: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2
AAQ-2 is a measure aiming to evaluate experiential avoidance. The scale consists of 7-point Likert type (minimum:7 to maxiumum 49). Higher points indicate higher experiential avoidance.
Measured: At baseline and after 8 weeks
System Usability Scale
System Usability Scale aims to measure evaluations of participants about an internet based program. It has 10 items which consists of 5-point Likert-type questions. Higher points indicate better usability of the system (Minimum:0 to maximum:100).
Measured: After eight weeks
Attendance rate
To evaluate acceptability, participants attendance rate to the program will be recorded.
Measured: After eight weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Apr 2024
- Study start15 Apr 2024
- Primary completion15 Jun 2024
- Study completion15 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Burnout, ProfessionalStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- The study will be a concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study with participiants randomized to baseline durations.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmet Nalbant
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ahmet Nalbant, CanSagligi Foundation
- Investigators
- Ahmet Nalbant, MD, Principal investigator, CanSagligi Foundation Center for Contextual Behavioral Science
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06376825
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CSV202401
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 8 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Data sharing would be available upon request
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy and Acceptability of an Internet-Based Self-Help Program to Reduce Burnout Among Teachers: A Concurrent Multiple-Baseline Single-Case Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06376825
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CSV202401
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional
- Keywords
- Burnout, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, İnternet-based psychotherapy, Single-case design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmet NalbantUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Apr 2024 (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 goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an internet-based self-help program reduces burnout in teachers. The study will also evaluate the program's acceptability which means assessing the extent to which users complete the program and find it useful. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does the program reduce the level of burnout in teachers?
- Does the program contribute to an increased sense of meaning for teachers?
- How much of the program do teachers finish?
Detailed description
This concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study aims to assess the efficacy and acceptability of an internet-based self-help program designed to mitigate burnout among teachers. The self-help program, named MyLife, adopts an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework and comprises eight modules. Preceding the commencement of the study, the program was tailored to address the specific needs of teachers through collaboration with people with lived experiences and the administration of nationwide surveys. Additionally, the daily questions utilized in this single-case study design were meticulously crafted for this study. In this study no guidance other than reminders will be offered.
Participants will be instructed to:
- Engage with program content, including audio and text components, every three days over a four-week period.
- Respond to daily questions once in day for eight weeks and both before and after the study, utilizing scales and questionnaires.
The research questions are as follows:
- To what extent does the program alleviate burnout among teachers?
- Does the program foster a heightened sense of meaning in teachers' professional lives?
- What is the completion rate of the program among participating teachers?
- Does the program effectively diminish experiential avoidance?
Hypotheses:
- Teachers participating in the MyLife program will experience a significant decrease in burnout levels compared to baseline measures.
- The MyLife program will lead to a significant increase in the perception of meaning in teachers' professional lives.
- MyLife program will have a good acceptability.
- Participation in the MyLife program will be associated with a significant reduction in experiential avoidance among teachers.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- The study will be a concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study with participiants randomized to baseline durations.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| MyLife Group | Experimental | Behavioral: MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnoutIn this concurrent multiple-baseline single-case experimental study, participants will have seven to fifteen days of baseline measurement with randomization. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 22 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being a teacher in Türkiye
- Having burnout symptoms related to the workplace.
- Able to use e-mail, internet and mobile phone
- Able to read fluently in Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Currently prescribed psychotropic medication or any change in psychotropic medication in last two months
- Currently undergoing psychotherapy.
- Having thoughts of suicide or self-mutilation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnoutMyLife is a internet-based and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy oriented self-help program to reduce burnout. In this study a tailored to teachers version of the program will be used. | Behavioural | MyLife Group |
Primary outcome
Burnout Assessment Tool
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Burnout Assessment Tool is a validated measure which evaluates to what extend people experience burnout in work place. The scale is a 5-point Likert type, meaning "1 = Never" to "5 = Always" (minimum:34 to maxiumum:150). Higher scores from the scale represent higher burnout. Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted and Cronbach's alpha value was stated as 0.95.
Valued Living Questionnaire
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Valued Living Questionnaire is a validated measure and its aim is to evaluate valued living. The scale consists of 10 items with a 7-point Likert type as 0 = Not at all true and 6 = Completely true (minimum:0; maxiumum:60). The scale, for which Turkish validity and reliability studies have been conducted, has two sub-dimensions: "progress" and "blockage". While the progress subscale expresses that the person takes action in line with his values, the blockage dimension means that the person avoids certain experiences and moves away from a value-oriented life. The Cronbach's alpha value of the Turkish version of the scale was found to be 0.78; as for the progress sub-dimension was 0.77, and for the blockage dimension was 0.76.
3 secondary outcomes
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-2
Time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
System Usability Scale
Time frame: After eight weeks
Attendance rate
Time frame: After eight weeks.
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 21 Aug 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Data sharing would be available upon request
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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.
Ahmet Nalbant, MD principal investigator
CanSagligi Foundation Center for Contextual Behavioral Science
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing MyLife: An internet-based self-help program to reduce burnout in people with Burnout, Professional, run by Ahmet Nalbant at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 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 21 Aug 2024. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Burnout Assessment Tool (time frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks). The study lists 2 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 21 Aug 2024.