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Self CareNCT07702006

The Effect of a Mobile Application-Supported Mindful Caring Education Program

A study testing Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program in people with Self Care and Self Compassion, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study was to develop a mobile application-supported Mindful Caring Education Program (M-MindCare) and to determine its effects on nurses' self-care, self-compassion, quality of life, and nurse-patient interaction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Self Care, Self Compassion, Quality of Life
What is being tested?
Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Oct 2025to 6 Mar 2026
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

  • Working in adult units
  • Volunteering to participate
  • Having at least two years of clinical experience

Who cannot join

  • Working in pediatric clinics
  • Working in outpatient clinics
  • Working in operating rooms

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Akdeniz University

    Antalya, Antalya, 07070

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of a Mobile Application-Supported Mindful Caring Education Program on Nurses' Self-care, Self-compassion, Quality of Life, and Nurse-patient Interaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study was to develop a mobile application-supported Mindful Caring Education Program (M-MindCare) and to determine its effects on nurses' self-care, self-compassion, quality of life, and nurse-patient interaction.

Being tested
Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Mobile application-supported mindful caring education programBehavioural

    Participants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months.

Study groups in NCT07702006
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
InterventionExperimentalParticipants in the experimental group received the four-session Mindful Caring Education Program. Subsequently, a mobile application named M-MindCare was installed, and participants were asked to use it for three months.
Receives: Behavioral: Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program
ControlNo interventionNo intervention was administered to the nurses in the control group during the study, and they continued their routine work processes.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Self-care was assessed using the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale.

    The Self-Care Activities Screening Scale (SASS) was used to assess participants' self-care behaviors. The scale consists of 14 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 6. The total score ranges from 14 to 84. Higher total scores indicate greater engagement in self-care behaviors.

    Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1)

  2. Self-compassion was assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale.

    The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) was used to assess participants' levels of self-compassion. The scale consists of 26 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Each sub-dimension is scored separately, and the total self-compassion mean score is obtained. The total score is calculated by summing the scale items and dividing the result by 26. A total score between 1 and 2.49 indicates low self-compassion, a score between 2.5 and 3.5 indicates moderate self-compassion, and a score between 3.51 and 5 indicates high self-compassion. Higher total scores indicate higher levels of self-compassion.

    Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).

  3. Quality of life was assessed using the Professional Quality of Life Scale.

    The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) was used to assess participants' professional quality of life. The scale consists of 30 items and comprises three subscales: Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue. The scale does not yield a total score. Instead, each subscale is scored and interpreted independently. During scoring, items 1, 4, 15, 17, and 29 are reverse scored.

    Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).

  4. Nurse-patient interaction was assessed using the The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form

    The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale-Short Form (CNPI-Short Scale) was used. The scale consists of 23 items. Each item is evaluated across three dimensions: importance, competence, and feasibility. The scale does not yield a total score; instead, each dimension is scored and interpreted independently. Each item is evaluated using a five-point Likert-type scale with separate instructions appropriate to the target dimension. Scores on the scale range from 23 to 115. Higher scores indicate a more positive perception of the measured dimension and subdimension.

    Measured: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1).

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Jul 2026
  2. Study start1 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2025
  4. Study completion6 Mar 2026

Resources

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
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07702006
Sponsor's protocol ID
F_Ergezen
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
6 Jul 2026
Last updated
15 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: There is not a plan to make IPD available

Publications

  • Deriglazov D, Halamova J, Kernova L. Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction Interventions via Mobile Applications: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2025 Jun;22(3):e70033. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70033.

    PubMed 40361274

  • Delaney MC. 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. 2018 Nov 21;13(11):e0207261. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207261. eCollection 2018.

    PubMed 30462717

  • Bian J, Chen F, Fang S, Wang Y. Self-Compassion Intervention Programs for Nurses: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jan 17;13(2):177. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13020177.

    PubMed 39857204

  • Antonini M, Bellier-Teichmann T, O'reilly L, Cara C, Brousseau S, Weidmann J, Roulet-Schwab D, Ledoux I, Konishi M, Pasquier J, Delmas P. Effects of an educational intervention to strengthen humanistic practice on haemodialysis nurses' caring attitudes and behaviours and quality of working life: a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Nurs. 2021 Dec 20;20(1):255. doi: 10.1186/s12912-021-00729-6.

    PubMed 34930206

  • Andrews H, Tierney S, Seers K. Needing permission: The experience of self-care and self-compassion in nursing: A constructivist grounded theory study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Jan;101:103436. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103436. Epub 2019 Sep 25.

    PubMed 31670223

  • Dursun Ergezen F, Kol E. Unveiling the Nurses' Intentionality in the Transpersonal Caring Relationship: A Technical Action Research. Scand J Caring Sci. 2026 Mar;40(1):e70205. doi: 10.1111/scs.70205.

    PubMed 41691504

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mobile application-supported mindful caring education program in people with Self Care and Self Compassion, run by Akdeniz 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 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 15 Jul 2026. 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-care was assessed using the Self-Care Activities Screening Scale. (time frame: Data were collected at two time points: at baseline (T0) and three months after the intervention (T1)). The study lists 4 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 NCT07702006, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 15 Jul 2026.

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