Compassion FatigueNCT06436469
MBSR Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program in people with Compassion Fatigue, run by Nova Southeastern University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in reducing compassion fatigue among nurses. The main question it aims to answer is: Does participation in an MBSR program decrease levels of compassion fatigue among nurses? The primary… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Compassion Fatigue
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 11 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2024to 11 Aug 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- At least one year of nursing experience
- Participants would need to be able to read and understand English.
Who cannot join
- Is not a Psychiatric Nurse practitioner
- Reservations against the program
- Have <1 yr. nursing experience
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in reducing compassion fatigue among nurses. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does participation in an MBSR program decrease levels of compassion fatigue among nurses? The primary hypothesis is that nurses who participate in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue after implementing the interventions.
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Participants will include psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments.
Participants will:
Attend a series of MBSR sessions over a specified period. Engage in mindfulness practices such as body scans, and deep breathing. Complete self-report measures to assess levels of compassion fatigue before and after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
This observational study aims to assess the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on reducing compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments. The primary question it seeks to address is whether participation in the MBSR program leads to decreased levels of compassion fatigue among nurses.
The primary hypothesis posits that nurses who engage in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue following the intervention.
Participants in this study will be psychiatric nurse practitioners who work in demanding healthcare settings. These individuals will be invited to participate voluntarily in the MBSR program.
The intervention will involve participants attending a series of MBSR sessions conducted over a specified period, typically lasting around 4 weeks. During these sessions, participants will be guided through various mindfulness practices, including body scans and deep breathing exercises. These techniques are designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences.
To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, participants will complete self-report measures to evaluate their levels of compassion fatigue. These assessments will be administered both before the start of the MBSR program (baseline/pretest) and after its completion (follow-up/posttest). By comparing pre- and post-intervention scores, researchers will evaluate any changes in compassion fatigue levels among participants.
Overall, this study aims to contribute to our understanding of the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in mitigating compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners, with implications for improving the well-being and resilience of healthcare professionals in high-stress environments.
- Conditions
- Compassion Fatigue
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
- Medical subject headings
- Compassion Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) ProgramBehavioural
The intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans. The program is designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences. By cultivating mindfulness skills, participants aim to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and develop resilience in coping with the challenges of their work environment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness interventions | Other | The intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Compassion Fatigue Assessment
The primary outcome measure involves assessing participants' levels of compassion fatigue using a validated instrument, such as the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) questionnaire. This questionnaire evaluates various dimensions of compassion fatigue, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
Measured: Participants will complete the compassion fatigue assessment at two time points: before starting the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program (baseline/pretest) and after completing the program (follow-up/posttest) over a period of 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 May 2024
- Study start1 Jul 2024
- Primary completion11 Aug 2024
- Study completion11 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Compassion FatigueStudies 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 model for this study is a single-group pretest-posttest design.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ruthlande Nore, Nova Southeastern University
- Investigators
- Charmaine Coffman, Study chair, Nova Southeastern University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06436469
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-280-NSU
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 24 May 2024
- Last updated
- 22 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The IPD sharing plan involves sharing anonymized participant data (demographics, baseline characteristics, outcome measures, intervention details) for collaboration, further analysis, or meta-analyses. Before sharing, informed consent will be obtained, and identifying information will be removed to protect confidentiality. Sharing will comply with institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and data sharing agreements, ensuring regulatory and privacy compliance.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Programs to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in Nurses
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06436469
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-280-NSU
- Conditions
- Compassion Fatigue
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 11 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Southeastern UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 May 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 observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program in reducing compassion fatigue among nurses. The main question it aims to answer is:
Does participation in an MBSR program decrease levels of compassion fatigue among nurses? The primary hypothesis is that nurses who participate in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue after implementing the interventions.
Participants will include psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments.
Participants will:
Attend a series of MBSR sessions over a specified period. Engage in mindfulness practices such as body scans, and deep breathing. Complete self-report measures to assess levels of compassion fatigue before and after the intervention.
Detailed description
This observational study aims to assess the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on reducing compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners working in high-stress environments. The primary question it seeks to address is whether participation in the MBSR program leads to decreased levels of compassion fatigue among nurses.
The primary hypothesis posits that nurses who engage in the MBSR program will experience a significant reduction in compassion fatigue following the intervention.
Participants in this study will be psychiatric nurse practitioners who work in demanding healthcare settings. These individuals will be invited to participate voluntarily in the MBSR program.
The intervention will involve participants attending a series of MBSR sessions conducted over a specified period, typically lasting around 4 weeks. During these sessions, participants will be guided through various mindfulness practices, including body scans and deep breathing exercises. These techniques are designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences.
To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, participants will complete self-report measures to evaluate their levels of compassion fatigue. These assessments will be administered both before the start of the MBSR program (baseline/pretest) and after its completion (follow-up/posttest). By comparing pre- and post-intervention scores, researchers will evaluate any changes in compassion fatigue levels among participants.
Overall, this study aims to contribute to our understanding of the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in mitigating compassion fatigue among psychiatric nurse practitioners, with implications for improving the well-being and resilience of healthcare professionals in high-stress environments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- The model for this study is a single-group pretest-posttest design.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness interventions | Other | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) ProgramThe intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- At least one year of nursing experience
- Participants would need to be able to read and understand English.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Is not a Psychiatric Nurse practitioner
- Reservations against the program
- Have <1 yr. nursing experience
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 Stress Reduction (MBSR) ProgramThe intervention involves participation in a structured Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Participants engage in a series of sessions over a four week period. During these sessions, participants learn and practice mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and body scans. The program is designed to enhance participants' awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment, promoting a nonjudgmental acceptance of their experiences. By cultivating mindfulness skills, participants aim to reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and develop resilience in coping with the challenges of their work environment. | Behavioural | Mindfulness interventions |
Primary outcome
Compassion Fatigue Assessment
Time frame: Participants will complete the compassion fatigue assessment at two time points: before starting the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program (baseline/pretest) and after completing the program (follow-up/posttest) over a period of 4 weeks.
The primary outcome measure involves assessing participants' levels of compassion fatigue using a validated instrument, such as the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) questionnaire. This questionnaire evaluates various dimensions of compassion fatigue, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
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 22 Aug 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The IPD sharing plan involves sharing anonymized participant data (demographics, baseline characteristics, outcome measures, intervention details) for collaboration, further analysis, or meta-analyses. Before sharing, informed consent will be obtained, and identifying information will be removed to protect confidentiality. Sharing will comply with institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and data sharing agreements, ensuring regulatory and privacy compliance.
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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.
Charmaine Coffman study chair
Nova Southeastern University
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 Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program in people with Compassion Fatigue, run by Nova Southeastern University at 1 site in United States.
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 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 22 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 United States. 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 Fatigue Assessment (time frame: Participants will complete the compassion fatigue assessment at two time points: before starting the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program (baseline/pretest) and after completing the program (follow-up/posttest) over a period of 4 weeks.). 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 22 Aug 2024.