NCT05013489

Brief Summary

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, many physicians have presented burnout. A range of associated factors need to be considered for effective prevention and intervention. Objective 1: To assess the association of burnout in medical doctors with individual factors, self-reported medical errors, medical leave, and demands of the work environment demand. Objective 2: to assess the effectiveness of a online mindfulness, compassion and intercare based intervention to reduce burnout.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
795

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 30, 2020

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 12, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 19, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 30, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

May 20, 2022

Status Verified

May 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

August 12, 2021

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2022

Conditions

BurnoutMental Health Wellness 1

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services

    Burnout was evaluated with Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services. Continuous variable for burnout total score, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and accomplishment. Dichotomous variable was used for burnout syndrome using two common cut-off point criteria and a new proposal.

    Baseline

  • Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services

    Burnout was evaluated with Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services. Continuous variable for burnout total score, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and accomplishment. Dichotomous variable was used for burnout syndrome using two common cut-off point criteria and a new proposal.

    3 months

  • Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services

    Burnout was evaluated with Maslach Burnout Inventory for Human Services. Continuous variable for burnout total score, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and accomplishment. Dichotomous variable was used for burnout syndrome using two common cut-off point criteria and a new proposal.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (19)

  • Demands of the work environment - Psychosocial Factors Questionnaire 75. (PFQ-75-SF)

    Baseline

  • Demands of the work environment - Psychosocial Factors Questionnaire 75. (PFQ-75-SF)

    3 months

  • Demands of the work environment - Psychosocial Factors Questionnaire 75. (PFQ-75-SF)

    6 months

  • Medical error perception - Medical Error Checklist General (MECG)

    Baseline

  • Medical error perception - Medical Error Checklist General (MECG)

    3 months

  • +14 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness, compassion and intercare based Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

An Eight week mindfulness and intercare group online program.

Behavioral: Mindfulness and intercare based intervention

Waiting list

NO INTERVENTION

Psychological support if needed. No other intervention.

Interventions

Mindfulness and intercare based interventionBEHAVIORAL

Eight week online program based on mindfulness, compassion and intercare intervention. A two hour synchronic online session every week plus daily homework based on meditation and journaling exercises. The topics covered in the program are mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy exercises, gratitude and acceptance, compassion and self compassion exercises, conservation of resources theory and intercare.

Mindfulness, compassion and intercare based Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsMale, female, Other
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Physicians enrolled in the database of the medical college of Chile

You may not qualify if:

  • Recent Grief
  • Severe acute depression disorder
  • Active suicidal ideation
  • Active Psychosis
  • Active addiction
  • Post Traumatic Stres Disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Diego Portales

Santiago, Chile

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Villalon Lopez F, Mundt AP, Hirmas A, Rivera RM, Guiloff R. Impact of burnout on turnover, medical errors, medical leave and a cross-sectional study of contributing factors among Chilean physicians. BMJ Open. 2025 May 15;15(5):e099773. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099773.

    PMID: 40379332DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological

Interventions

Mindfulness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 12, 2021

First Posted

August 19, 2021

Study Start

October 30, 2020

Primary Completion

September 30, 2021

Study Completion

September 30, 2021

Last Updated

May 20, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-05

Locations

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