NCT06148454

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether positive psychology interventions via a hybrid approach will enhance well-being and resilience amongst anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is app-based positive psychology intervention effective in improving well-being of physicians?
  • Is app-based positive psychology intervention feasible amongst busy healthcare professionals? Participants will be randomized to one of the two groups:
  • Four-week web-based interventions
  • Control group Researchers will compare the intervention and control groups to see if the participants' benefit from the positive psychology intervention compared with not receiving it.

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
54

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2023

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 19, 2023

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 20, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 28, 2023

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

November 28, 2023

Status Verified

November 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

November 19, 2023

Last Update Submit

November 19, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Self-reported well-being

    Overall well-being score of the Workplace PERMA-Profiler (Butler \& Kern, 2016). This questionnaire consists of 23 items on a 10-point Likert scale from 0 = not at all to 10 = completely. The scale measures five pillars of well-being: positive emotion (P), engagement (E), relationship (R), meaning (M), and accomplishment (A), along with filler questions measuring negative emotion (N) and health (H). A overall well-being score is calculated to represent the person's well-being.

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported burnout

    Overall burnout score of Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) (Kristensen, Borritz, Villadsen, \& Christensen, 2005). This questionnaire consists of 19 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 = 0% (Never or almost never/To a very low degree) to 5 = 100% (Always/To a very high degree). The scale measures three domain of burnout: personal burnout, work-related burnout, and client-related burnout. A overall burnout score is calculated to represent the person's level of burnout.

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported psychological stress

    Total stress score of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) (Cohen et al., 1983). This questionnaire consists of 10 items on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 = Never to 4 = Very Often. The scale has two subscales: perceived helplessness and lack of self-efficacy. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's level of psychological stress.

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported anxiety symptom

    Total score of General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) (Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams, \& Löwe, 2006). This questionnaire consists of 7 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 = Not at all to 3 = Nearly every day. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's anxiety symptom severity.

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported depression symptom

    Total score of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) (Kroenke, Spitzer, \& Williams, 2001). This questionnaire consists of 9 items on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 = Not at all to 3 = Nearly every day. A total stress score is calculated to represent the person's depression symptom severity.

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Self-reported self-compassion

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported work gratitude

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

  • Self-reported work meaning

    4 weeks (Change from baseline to within 7 Days post-intervention)

Study Arms (3)

Positive Psychology A & B

EXPERIMENTAL

Module A and B

Behavioral: App-based Positive Psychology Intervention (A&B)

Positive Psychology C & D

EXPERIMENTAL

Module C and D

Behavioral: App-based Positive Psychology Intervention (C&D)

Control Group with no intervention

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

An app-based, evidence-based positive psychology intervention focusing on two modules: (A) Awareness \& Positivity and (B) Meaning and Accomplishment

Positive Psychology A & B

An app-based, evidence-based positive psychology intervention focusing on two modules: (C) Rapport \& Conflict Management and (D) Compassion \& Leadership

Positive Psychology C & D

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Fellows/members of The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, PsychologicalStress, PsychologicalPsychological Well-BeingDepressionAnxiety Disorders

Interventions

Dilatation and Curettage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral SymptomsBehaviorPersonal SatisfactionMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CurettageSurgical Procedures, OperativeGynecologic Surgical ProceduresUrogenital Surgical Procedures

Study Officials

  • Albert Kam Ming Chan

    The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Albert Kam Ming Chan

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2023

First Posted

November 28, 2023

Study Start

November 20, 2023

Primary Completion

December 31, 2024

Study Completion

June 30, 2025

Last Updated

November 28, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations