Self-Compassion Against Burnout in Dentistry

NCT06804720 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Cukurova University DHF-11
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 49
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Although studies have highlighted the relationship between stress-related psychopathological symptoms and changes in biochemical parameters, no study in dentistry has concurrently evaluated the association of stress and relaxation with biochemical markers and psychological parameters. Moreover, the impact of mindfulness-based self-compassion training programs on these variables has yet to be explored within this context. To enhance the well-being of dentists, an evaluation of a test group participating in an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) program was conducted. This assessment included daily cortisol curves, as well as salivary IL-6, IL-1β, and oxytocin levels. Additionally, empathy, burnout, self-compassion, depression, and mindfulness levels were measured before and after the training. In this study, the main hypothesis was that, compared to the control group, the test group would exhibit lower IL-1β, IL-6, and cortisol levels, along with higher oxytocin levels. Furthermore, as the secondary hypotheses was that the test group would demonstrate increased empathy, self-compassion, and mindfulness levels, accompanied by reductions in depression and burnout scores.

Conditions

Self Compassion; Mindfulness Meditation; Burn Out (Psychology)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Self-Compassion Scale

  The 6 subscales that comprise the 26-item self-compassion scale are self-kindness, self-judgment , common humanity , isolation , mindfulness and over-identification Participants indicate their responses to each item using a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (Almost Never) to 5 (Almost Always). Higher score indicates greater self-compassion.

  Baseline and after 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Saliva Cortisol

  Baseline and after 8 weeks

• Saliva IL 6

  Baseline and after 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Test group (Self Compassion Training group)

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Mindfulness based Self compassion

Control group (No training)

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Mindfulness based Self compassion BEHAVIORAL

All participants in the test group completed the 8-week MBCL (Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living) training, consisting of 2-hour sessions per week, in accordance with the MBCL training protocol. Training was conducted by one expert periodontist who is also an internationally certified MBCL instructor

Test group (Self Compassion Training group)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 24 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• dentists in their final year of specialty training at the Faculty of Dentistry,
• systemicaly healthy

You may not qualify if:

• individuals who received a diagnosis of mood disorders based on DSM-5 criteria following a standard diagnostic assessment conducted by psychiatrists from the Department of Psychiatry

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cukurova University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cukurova UNiversity faculty of dentistry

Adana, Balcali, 01130, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 20, 2025
• First Posted: February 3, 2025
• Study Start: March 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 11, 2024
• Study Completion: January 12, 2025
• Last Updated: February 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)