Mindfulness Training in Nursing StudentsNCT07896148
Mindfulness Training to Promote Prosocial Tendencies in Nursing Students
A study testing Mindfulness Training and Alternative Educational Workshop in people with Mindfulness Training in Nursing Students, run by Qom University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
Trial summary
Brief Summary This study aims to examine the effects of a six-week mindfulness training program on mindfulness, moral identity, and prosocial tendencies among undergraduate nursing students. Nursing students were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Mindfulness Training in Nursing Students
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness Training and Alternative Educational Workshop
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 168 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIran
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2024to 27 Feb 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Enrollment as a first-, second-, or third-year undergraduate nursing student at the participating institution during the study period.
- Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent. Exclusion Criteria:Withdrawal of consent or voluntary discontinuation of participation during the study.
- -
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Promoting Mindfulness and Prosocial Tendencies in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the effects of a six-week mindfulness training program on mindfulness, moral identity, and prosocial tendencies among undergraduate nursing students. Nursing students were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Students in the intervention group participated in six weekly mindfulness sessions, supplemented by guided audio materials and opportunities for daily practice. Students in the control group participated in an alternative educational workshop.
The study outcomes were assessed before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a two-month follow-up. The study seeks to determine whether mindfulness training can improve nursing students' mindfulness, moral identity, and prosocial tendencies over time. The findings may help inform the development of educational approaches to support nursing students' personal and professional development.
- Conditions
- Mindfulness Training in Nursing Students
- Being tested
- Mindfulness Training, Alternative Educational Workshop
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Nursing Students, Moral Identity, Prosocial Tendencies, Randomized Controlled Trial, Mindfulness Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness TrainingBehavioural
A six-week mindfulness training program consisting of six weekly 60-minute face-to-face sessions delivered by a health psychologist. The sessions were supplemented with guided audio materials and practice resources shared through a mobile messaging platform. Participants were encouraged to practice mindfulness for at least 10 minutes daily.
Alternative Educational WorkshopBehavioural
Participants in the control group attended an alternative educational workshop during the study period. After completion of data collection, participants in the control group were given access to the mindfulness intervention materials, and participants in the intervention group were provided with the content of the alternative educational workshop.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received a six-week mindfulness training intervention consisting of six weekly 60-minute face-to-face sessions delivered by a health psychologist. The sessions were supplemented with guided audio materials and practice resources shared through a mobile messaging platform. Participants were encouraged to practice mindfulness for at least 10 minutes daily. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness Training |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Participants in the control group attended an alternative educational workshop instead of the mindfulness training program. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention period, and at the two-month follow-up. Receives: Behavioral: Alternative Educational Workshop |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in prosocial tendencies scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Prosocial tendencies were measured using the 25-item Revised Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM-R). Items are rated on a five-point Likert scale, with item 5 reverse-scored. Total scores range from 25 to 125, with higher scores indicating greater prosocial tendencies. Changes in scores were evaluated by comparing the intervention and control groups across the three assessment time points.
Measured: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Change in mindfulness scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Mindfulness was measured using the 15-item Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Total scores range from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater mindfulness. Scores were compared between the intervention and control groups across the three assessment time points.
Measured: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Change in moral identity scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Among participants in the intervention group, associations between homework adherence scores and changes in mindfulness, prosocial tendencies, and moral identity scores were examined using regression analyses. Homework adherence was assessed using a researcher-developed six-item questionnaire, with higher scores indicating greater engagement with the assigned mindfulness practices.
Measured: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Association between homework adherence and changes in mindfulness, prosocial tendencies, and moral identity
Homework adherence was assessed using a researcher-developed six-item questionnaire informed by previous literature on homework adherence. Higher scores indicated greater engagement with and completion of assigned mindfulness practices. Associations between homework adherence scores and changes in mindfulness, prosocial tendencies, and moral identity were examined among participants in the intervention group using regression analyses.
Measured: Immediately after the six-week intervention and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Oct 2026
- Study start15 Nov 2024
- Primary completion27 Feb 2025
- Study completion27 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mindfulness Training in Nursing StudentsStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 168 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Qom University of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ashraf Khoramirad, Qom University of Medical Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07896148
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- QUMS-MINDFULNESS-2024
- Other IDs
- 14031883
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Promoting Mindfulness and Prosocial Tendencies in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07896148
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- QUMS-MINDFULNESS-2024
- Conditions
- Mindfulness Training in Nursing Students
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Nursing Students, Moral Identity, Prosocial Tendencies, Randomized Controlled Trial, Mindfulness Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 168 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Qom University of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Oct 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.
Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the effects of a six-week mindfulness training program on mindfulness, moral identity, and prosocial tendencies among undergraduate nursing students. Nursing students were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Students in the intervention group participated in six weekly mindfulness sessions, supplemented by guided audio materials and opportunities for daily practice. Students in the control group participated in an alternative educational workshop.
The study outcomes were assessed before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and at a two-month follow-up. The study seeks to determine whether mindfulness training can improve nursing students' mindfulness, moral identity, and prosocial tendencies over time. The findings may help inform the development of educational approaches to support nursing students' personal and professional development.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness TrainingParticipants in this group received a six-week mindfulness training intervention consisting of six weekly 60-minute face-to-face sessions delivered by a health psychologist. The sessions were supplemented with guided audio materials and practice resources shared through a mobile messaging platform. Participants were encouraged to practice mindfulness for at least 10 minutes daily. |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Alternative Educational WorkshopParticipants in the control group attended an alternative educational workshop instead of the mindfulness training program. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention period, and at the two-month follow-up. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Enrollment as a first-, second-, or third-year undergraduate nursing student at the participating institution during the study period.
- Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent. Exclusion Criteria:Withdrawal of consent or voluntary discontinuation of participation during the study.
- -
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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 TrainingA six-week mindfulness training program consisting of six weekly 60-minute face-to-face sessions delivered by a health psychologist. The sessions were supplemented with guided audio materials and practice resources shared through a mobile messaging platform. Participants were encouraged to practice mindfulness for at least 10 minutes daily. | Behavioural | Mindfulness Intervention Group |
| Alternative Educational WorkshopParticipants in the control group attended an alternative educational workshop during the study period. After completion of data collection, participants in the control group were given access to the mindfulness intervention materials, and participants in the intervention group were provided with the content of the alternative educational workshop. | Behavioural | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Change in prosocial tendencies scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Prosocial tendencies were measured using the 25-item Revised Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM-R). Items are rated on a five-point Likert scale, with item 5 reverse-scored. Total scores range from 25 to 125, with higher scores indicating greater prosocial tendencies. Changes in scores were evaluated by comparing the intervention and control groups across the three assessment time points.
Change in mindfulness scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Mindfulness was measured using the 15-item Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Total scores range from 15 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater mindfulness. Scores were compared between the intervention and control groups across the three assessment time points.
Change in moral identity scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up
Time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
Among participants in the intervention group, associations between homework adherence scores and changes in mindfulness, prosocial tendencies, and moral identity scores were examined using regression analyses. Homework adherence was assessed using a researcher-developed six-item questionnaire, with higher scores indicating greater engagement with the assigned mindfulness practices.
1 secondary outcome
Association between homework adherence and changes in mindfulness, prosocial tendencies, and moral identity
Time frame: Immediately after the six-week intervention and two months after the post-intervention assessment.
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 26 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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 Training and Alternative Educational Workshop in people with Mindfulness Training in Nursing Students, run by Qom University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
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 0 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 26 Oct 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 Iran. 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?
Change in prosocial tendencies scores from baseline to post-intervention and two-month follow-up (time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the six-week intervention, and two months after the post-intervention assessment.). 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?
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 26 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.