Self CompassionNCT06804720
Self-Compassion Against Burnout in Dentistry
A study testing Mindfulness based Self compassion in people with Self Compassion and Mindfulness Meditation, run by Cukurova University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Although studies have highlighted the relationship between stress-related psychopathological symptoms and changes in biochemical parameters, no study in dentistry has concurrently evaluated the association of stress and relaxation with biochemical markers and psychological parameters. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 24 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self Compassion, Mindfulness Meditation, Burn Out (Psychology)
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness based Self compassion
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 49 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2024to 12 Jan 2025
- 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 24 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- dentists in their final year of specialty training at the Faculty of Dentistry,
- systemicaly healthy
Who cannot join
- individuals who received a diagnosis of mood disorders based on DSM-5 criteria following a standard diagnostic assessment conducted by psychiatrists from the Department of Psychiatry
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Cukurova UNiversity faculty of dentistry
Adana, Balcali, 01130
About this study
Official title: Self-Compassion as a Well-Being Strategy Against Occupational Burnout in Dentistry: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Although studies have highlighted the relationship between stress-related psychopathological symptoms and changes in biochemical parameters, no study in dentistry has concurrently evaluated the association of stress and relaxation with biochemical markers and psychological parameters. Moreover, the impact of mindfulness-based self-compassion training programs on these variables has yet to be explored within this context. To enhance the well-being of dentists, an evaluation of a test group participating in an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) program was conducted. This assessment included daily cortisol curves, as well as salivary IL-6, IL-1β, and oxytocin levels. Additionally, empathy, burnout, self-compassion, depression, and mindfulness levels were measured before and after the training. In this study, the main hypothesis was that, compared to the control group, the test group would exhibit lower IL-1β, IL-6, and cortisol levels, along with higher oxytocin levels. Furthermore, as the secondary hypotheses was that the test group would demonstrate increased empathy, self-compassion, and mindfulness levels, accompanied by reductions in depression and burnout scores.
- Being tested
- Mindfulness based Self compassion
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness based Self compassionBehavioural
All participants in the test group completed the 8-week MBCL (Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living) training, consisting of 2-hour sessions per week, in accordance with the MBCL training protocol. Training was conducted by one expert periodontist who is also an internationally certified MBCL instructor
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Test group (Self Compassion Training group) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness based Self compassion |
| Control group (No training) | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Compassion Scale
The 6 subscales that comprise the 26-item self-compassion scale are self-kindness, self-judgment , common humanity , isolation , mindfulness and over-identification Participants indicate their responses to each item using a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (Almost Never) to 5 (Almost Always). Higher score indicates greater self-compassion.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Saliva Cortisol
Saliva sampling for the daily cortisol curve was scheduled for both the test and control groups. For the test group, samples were collected before the commencement of the MBCL (Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living) training (T1) and after its completion (T2). For the control group, saliva collection was aligned with the same time periods with the test group. Samples were collected five times per day at specific time points: 30 minutes after waking, at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 10:00 PM (with group reminders provided at designated times). Salivary cortisol was estimated by solid phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (DiaMetra, Boldon, UK) in ng/ml. The procedure was done as per the manufacturer guidelines on saliva samples.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Saliva IL 6
IL-6 levels were measured in pg/ml using the commercial kit ELISA according to the instructions of the producer.
Measured: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2024
- Primary completion11 Dec 2024
- Study completion12 Jan 2025
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 Self CompassionStudies 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 49 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cukurova University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cenk Haytac, Cukurova University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06804720
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Cukurova University DHF-11
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ucak Turer O, Ozcan M, Alkaya B, Demirbilek F, Kayhan HG, Daglioglu G, Totik N, Seydaoglu G, Haytac MC. Self-compassion as a well-being strategy against burnout among dentists: a controlled intervention study. BMC Psychol. 2026 Apr 21;14(1):807. doi: 10.1186/s40359-026-04571-w.
PubMed 42010743
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Self-Compassion as a Well-Being Strategy Against Occupational Burnout in Dentistry: A Controlled Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06804720
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Cukurova University DHF-11
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 49 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cukurova UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Feb 2025 (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.
Although studies have highlighted the relationship between stress-related psychopathological symptoms and changes in biochemical parameters, no study in dentistry has concurrently evaluated the association of stress and relaxation with biochemical markers and psychological parameters. Moreover, the impact of mindfulness-based self-compassion training programs on these variables has yet to be explored within this context. To enhance the well-being of dentists, an evaluation of a test group participating in an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) program was conducted. This assessment included daily cortisol curves, as well as salivary IL-6, IL-1β, and oxytocin levels. Additionally, empathy, burnout, self-compassion, depression, and mindfulness levels were measured before and after the training. In this study, the main hypothesis was that, compared to the control group, the test group would exhibit lower IL-1β, IL-6, and cortisol levels, along with higher oxytocin levels. Furthermore, as the secondary hypotheses was that the test group would demonstrate increased empathy, self-compassion, and mindfulness levels, accompanied by reductions in depression and burnout scores.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Test group (Self Compassion Training group) | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness based Self compassion |
| Control group (No training) | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 24 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- dentists in their final year of specialty training at the Faculty of Dentistry,
- systemicaly healthy
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- individuals who received a diagnosis of mood disorders based on DSM-5 criteria following a standard diagnostic assessment conducted by psychiatrists from the Department of Psychiatry
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 Self compassionAll participants in the test group completed the 8-week MBCL (Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living) training, consisting of 2-hour sessions per week, in accordance with the MBCL training protocol. Training was conducted by one expert periodontist who is also an internationally certified MBCL instructor | Behavioural | Test group (Self Compassion Training group) |
Primary outcome
Self-Compassion Scale
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
The 6 subscales that comprise the 26-item self-compassion scale are self-kindness, self-judgment , common humanity , isolation , mindfulness and over-identification Participants indicate their responses to each item using a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (Almost Never) to 5 (Almost Always). Higher score indicates greater self-compassion.
2 secondary outcomes
Saliva Cortisol
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Saliva IL 6
Time frame: Baseline and after 8 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 3 Feb 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42010743Ucak Turer O, Ozcan M, Alkaya B, Demirbilek F, Kayhan HG, Daglioglu G, Totik N, Seydaoglu G, Haytac MC. Self-compassion as a well-being strategy against burnout among dentists: a controlled intervention study. BMC Psychol. 2026 Apr 21;14(1):807. doi: 10.1186/s40359-026-04571-w.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Self compassion in people with Self Compassion and Mindfulness Meditation, run by Cukurova University 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 2 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 3 Feb 2025. 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?
Self-Compassion Scale (time frame: Baseline and after 8 weeks). 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 NCT06804720, 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 3 Feb 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.