NCT04738448

Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators aim to examine the effects of art therapy in reducing burnout in healthcare providers. Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel, the investigators will measure burnout in Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) providers before and after the administration of a 4-week art therapy group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
28

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 1, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 4, 2021

Completed
11 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2021

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

March 10, 2022

Status Verified

March 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

February 1, 2021

Last Update Submit

March 8, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Art Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Burnout Symptoms

    Measuring burnout symptoms utilizing the Maslach Burnout Inventory

    At start of therapy sessions and 4 weeks after therapy sessions

Study Arms (1)

Art Therapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Art Therapy Group

Interventions

The art therapy intervention will be executed by the same Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) board-certified art therapist for each group. The art therapist is a masters-level, licensed practitioner who has experience working in the healthcare system and treating providers. The same art therapy practices that are utilized in daily practice at MUSC will be employed in this study, with a focus on reducing burnout symptoms. Pilot testing of the intervention has been performed informally at MUSC with positive feedback reported by healthcare providers.

Art Therapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age: 18 years or older
  • Employed at MUSC as a healthcare provider
  • Able and willing to participate in all 4 art therapy sessions

You may not qualify if:

  • Individual does not provide direct patient care at MUSC
  • Individual works in the same department as the art therapist
  • Inability or unwillingness of subject to give informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational StressOccupational DiseasesBurnout, PsychologicalStress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Marie Doll, MA

    Medical University of South Carolina

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Senior Art Therapist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 1, 2021

First Posted

February 4, 2021

Study Start

February 15, 2021

Primary Completion

September 1, 2021

Study Completion

September 1, 2021

Last Updated

March 10, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations