Secondary Traumatic StressMBSC-RCTNCT07643181
Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Self-Compassion, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Midwives and Nurses Working in Obstetrics: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program in people with Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Compassion, run by Agri Ibrahim Cecen University.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on self-compassion levels, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in midwives and nurses working in obstetrics. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Secondary Traumatic Stress, Self-Compassion, Professional Quality of Life
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jul 2026to Oct 2026
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Working as a midwife or nurse in obstetrics
- Actively employed in the relevant unit of the study institution
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to read and understand Turkish
- Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Who cannot join
- Incomplete or incorrect completion of data collection forms
- Leaving the institution or withdrawing from the study during the research process
- Failure to complete post-test measurements
- Having participated in a self-compassion, mindfulness, or similar psychoeducation program within the last six months
- Intervention group participants are expected to attend at least 80% of program sessions. Participants attending fewer than seven out of eight sessions will be excluded from the analysis.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Self-Compassion, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Midwives and Nurses Working in Obstetrics: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on self-compassion levels, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in midwives and nurses working in obstetrics. Healthcare professionals in this field are frequently exposed to traumatic experiences such as complicated deliveries, perinatal loss, and obstetric emergencies, which may lead to secondary traumatic stress and reduced professional quality of life over time. This study is designed as a pre-test/post-test randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 participants (40 intervention, 40 control) will be recruited from Gaziantep Cengiz Gökçek Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. The intervention group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). The control group will receive no intervention. Outcomes will be measured before and after the program using validated scales for self-compassion, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life.
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program
- Keywords
- Midwives, Mindfulness, Nurses, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Professional Quality of Life, Self-Compassion
- 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 Self-Compassion ProgramBehavioural
An 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program consisting of one session per week (60-90 minutes each). Sessions include mindfulness exercises, self-compassion practices, emotional awareness activities, and experiential exercises. The program is conducted by the principal investigator.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants receive no intervention during the study period. Only pre-test and post-test measurements are applied. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Compassion Level
Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Self-Compassion Level
Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Scores range from 11 to 55. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Professional Quality of Life
Measured by the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). Includes three subscales: compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2026
- Study startJul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)
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 Secondary Traumatic 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
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program) or the control group (no intervention) using a computer-generated random number list.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ebru SOLMAZ, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
- Investigators
- Ebru Solmaz, PhD, Principal investigator, Agri Ibrahim Ceçen University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07643181
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-95531838-050.99-171586
- Acronym
- MBSC-RCT
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Bride, B. E., Radey, M., & Figley, C. R. (2004). Development and validation of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Research on Social Work Practice, 14(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731503254106 Delaney, M. C. (2018). Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the effect of an eight-week pilot mindful self-compassion (MSC) training program on nurses' compassion fatigue and resilience. PLoS ONE, 13(11), Makale e0207261. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207261 Franco, P. L., Knox, M. C., Gulbas, L. E., & Gregory, K. (2024). Learning self-compassion through social connection at work: The experiences of healthcare professionals in a 6-week intervention. Qualitative Social Work, 23(2), 364-381. https://doi.org/10.1177/14733250221145941 Gilbert-Ouimet, M., Zahiriharsini, A., Lam, L., & Truchon, M. (2024). Associations between self-compassion and moral injury among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study. Nursing Ethics, 32, 1510 - 1527. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330241299536. Jung, E., & Jung, Y.-E. (2025). The impact of self-compassion on enhancing the professional quality of life for healthcare workers. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 40(14), Makale e141. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e141 Mangoulia, P., Tsokas, N., Koukia, E., Malli, F., Missouridou, E., Dafogianni, C., Kyranou, M., & Fradelos, E. C. (2025). Cultivating self-compassion to improve social workers' professional quality of life in primary healthcare. Healthcare, 13(11), Makale 1313. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13111313 Nadarajan, S., Chui, P., Lee, W., & Zaini, N. (2025). Factors influencing compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue among nurses: a study in a tertiary hospital. BMC Nursing, 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02736-3. Neff, K. D., Knox, M. C., Long, P., & Gregory, K. (2020). Caring for others without losing yourself: An adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Healthcare Communities. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(9), 1543-1562.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Self-Compassion, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Midwives and Nurses Working in Obstetrics: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07643181
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MBSC-RCT / E-95531838-050.99-171586
- Keywords
- Midwives, Mindfulness, Nurses, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Professional Quality of Life, Self-Compassion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Agri Ibrahim Cecen UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 2026 (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.
This study aims to examine the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on self-compassion levels, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in midwives and nurses working in obstetrics. Healthcare professionals in this field are frequently exposed to traumatic experiences such as complicated deliveries, perinatal loss, and obstetric emergencies, which may lead to secondary traumatic stress and reduced professional quality of life over time. This study is designed as a pre-test/post-test randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 participants (40 intervention, 40 control) will be recruited from Gaziantep Cengiz Gökçek Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. The intervention group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). The control group will receive no intervention. Outcomes will be measured before and after the program using validated scales for self-compassion, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program) or the control group (no intervention) using a computer-generated random number list.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion ProgramParticipants receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants receive no intervention during the study period. Only pre-test and post-test measurements are applied. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Working as a midwife or nurse in obstetrics
- Actively employed in the relevant unit of the study institution
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to read and understand Turkish
- Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Incomplete or incorrect completion of data collection forms
- Leaving the institution or withdrawing from the study during the research process
- Failure to complete post-test measurements
- Having participated in a self-compassion, mindfulness, or similar psychoeducation program within the last six months
- Intervention group participants are expected to attend at least 80% of program sessions. Participants attending fewer than seven out of eight sessions will be excluded from the analysis.
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-Compassion ProgramAn 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program consisting of one session per week (60-90 minutes each). Sessions include mindfulness exercises, self-compassion practices, emotional awareness activities, and experiential exercises. The program is conducted by the principal investigator. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Self-Compassion Level
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Self-Compassion Level
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Measured by the Self-Compassion Scale Short Form (SCS-SF). Scores range from 11 to 55. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.
Professional Quality of Life
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Measured by the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). Includes three subscales: compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.
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 11 Jun 2026.
- BackgroundBride, B. E., Radey, M., & Figley, C. R. (2004). Development and validation of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Research on Social Work Practice, 14(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731503254106 Delaney, M. C. (2018). Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the effect of an eight-week pilot mindful self-compassion (MSC) training program on nurses' compassion fatigue and resilience. PLoS ONE, 13(11), Makale e0207261. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207261 Franco, P. L., Knox, M. C., Gulbas, L. E., & Gregory, K. (2024). Learning self-compassion through social connection at work: The experiences of healthcare professionals in a 6-week intervention. Qualitative Social Work, 23(2), 364-381. https://doi.org/10.1177/14733250221145941 Gilbert-Ouimet, M., Zahiriharsini, A., Lam, L., & Truchon, M. (2024). Associations between self-compassion and moral injury among healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study. Nursing Ethics, 32, 1510 - 1527. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330241299536. Jung, E., & Jung, Y.-E. (2025). The impact of self-compassion on enhancing the professional quality of life for healthcare workers. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 40(14), Makale e141. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e141 Mangoulia, P., Tsokas, N., Koukia, E., Malli, F., Missouridou, E., Dafogianni, C., Kyranou, M., & Fradelos, E. C. (2025). Cultivating self-compassion to improve social workers' professional quality of life in primary healthcare. Healthcare, 13(11), Makale 1313. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13111313 Nadarajan, S., Chui, P., Lee, W., & Zaini, N. (2025). Factors influencing compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue among nurses: a study in a tertiary hospital. BMC Nursing, 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02736-3. Neff, K. D., Knox, M. C., Long, P., & Gregory, K. (2020). Caring for others without losing yourself: An adaptation of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Healthcare Communities. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(9), 1543-1562.
- 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.
Ebru Solmaz, PhD principal investigator
Agri Ibrahim Ceçen University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program in people with Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Compassion, run by Agri Ibrahim Cecen University.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Contact Ebru Solmaz, PhD (+905377737260, esolmaz@agri.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-Compassion Level (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks). The study lists 3 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 NCT07643181, 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 11 Jun 2026.