NCT01321528

Brief Summary

The IBSR (Inquiry-based stress reduction) intervention, developed by Byron Katie (www.thework.com), trains subjects to reduce their perceived level of stress by self-inquiry of their thoughts and beliefs connected to stressful circumstances or symptoms. This meditative process, named "The Work", enables the participants to identify and question the stressful thoughts that cause their suffering. The core of IBSR is simply four questions and a turnaround, which is a way of experiencing the opposite of what the participant believes. This process is simple, powerful and can be easily implemented in daily life. Therefore, on the basis of previous data and beneficial observations the investigators postulate that the clinical utility of IBSR mediation program may alleviate stress and rate of burnout and improve quality of life among health care professionals. Thus, we will conduct a pilot/feasibility Observational study designed to:

  • Assess feasibility of a IBSR intervention by examining attendance, drop-out rates, and program satisfaction.
  • investigate whether IBSR intervention is efficacious in alleviating stress and rate of burnout and improving quality of life among health care professionals.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
35

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2011

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2011

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2011

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 23, 2011

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

March 28, 2011

Status Verified

March 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 10, 2011

Last Update Submit

March 24, 2011

Conditions

Behavioral Symptoms

Study Arms (1)

IBSR Intervention group

30 nurses in the geriatric departments in TASMC

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 67 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

30 participants nurses in the geriatric departments in TASMC

You may qualify if:

  • nurses in the geriatric departments in TASMC
  • Willing to sign an informed consent
  • Age 18-67

You may not qualify if:

  • nursing assistants employees

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Tel Aviv, 64239, Israel

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavioral Symptoms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Yaffa Lerman, MD

    Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical canter

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Shahar Lev Ari, PHD

    Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

yaffa lerman, MD

CONTACT

972-3-6974074yaffale@tasmc.health.gov.il

Shahar Lev-ari, PhD

CONTACT

972-3-6947506shaharl@tasmc.health.gov.il

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2011

First Posted

March 23, 2011

Study Start

March 1, 2011

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

March 28, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-03

Locations

IL(1)