NCT06944990

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to test whether enhancing meta self-efficacy through a self-guided internet intervention improves young employees' work self-efficacy and occupational well-being. The trial will evaluate primary (work self-efficacy) and secondary (three dimensions of occupational well-being) outcomes. It is hypothesized that boosting meta self-efficacy will lead to improvements in outcomes, with effects assessed immediately after the intervention, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.

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Enrollment
600

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
19mo left

Started Mar 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress11%
Mar 2026Dec 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 11, 2025

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2025

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2026

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

April 25, 2025

Status Verified

April 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

April 11, 2025

Last Update Submit

April 17, 2025

Conditions

Self EfficacyOccupational StressWell-Being, PsychologicalWork Related Stress

Keywords

meta self-efficacyself-efficacyjob affective well-beingsustainable employabilitywork stresswork self-efficacy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Work Self-Efficacy

    Work Self-Efficacy will be measured with the Work Self-Efficacy scale (WSES). The questionnaire consists of 26 items. The responses range from 1 (not at all) to 7 (completely).

    Posttest (after 3 weeks), 3-months follow-up, 6-months follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Job Affective Well-Being

    Posttest (after 3 weeks), 3-months follow-up, 6-months follow-up

  • Job Stress

    Posttest (after 3 weeks), 3-months follow-up, 6-months follow-up

  • Work Capabilities

    Posttest (after 3 weeks), 3-months follow-up, 6-months follow-up

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Meta self-efficacy.

    Posttest (after 3 weeks), 3-months follow-up, 6-months follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Meta self-efficacy internet intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

The meta self-efficacy intervention is a three-week program comprised of activities designed to enhance meta self-efficacy (the ability to leverage self-efficacy sources). The intervention is contextualized to young employees.

Behavioral: Meta self-efficacy internet intervention

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The placebo condition contains educational material delivered with the same modality as in the experimental condition.

Behavioral: Placebo

Interventions

Meta self-efficacy internet interventionBEHAVIORAL

The meta self-efficacy intervention is a three-week program comprised of activities designed to enhance meta self-efficacy (the ability to leverage self-efficacy sources). The intervention is contextualized to young employees.

Meta self-efficacy internet intervention
PlaceboBEHAVIORAL

The placebo condition contains educational material delivered with the same modality as in the experimental condition.

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • must be between 18 and 30 years old
  • must be empolyed (working at least 20 h / week, for at least the prior two months, regardless of the type of contract)

You may not qualify if:

  • none

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Warsaw, 00-864, Poland

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Bandura A. Self-efficacy: toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychol Rev. 1977 Mar;84(2):191-215. doi: 10.1037//0033-295x.84.2.191. No abstract available.

    PMID: 847061BACKGROUND

  • Smoktunowicz E, Lesnierowska M, Carlbring P, Andersson G, Cieslak R. Resource-Based Internet Intervention (Med-Stress) to Improve Well-Being Among Medical Professionals: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2021 Jan 11;23(1):e21445. doi: 10.2196/21445.

    PMID: 33427674BACKGROUND

  • Maciejewski J, Cieslak R, Carlbring P, Smoktunowicz E. Meta Self-Efficacy Internet Intervention to Support Occupational Health in Young Employees: Protocol for Co-Creation and a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 23;14:e85082. doi: 10.2196/85082.

    PMID: 41432307DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Occupational StressPsychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational DiseasesStress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehaviorPersonal Satisfaction

Study Officials

  • Jan Maciejewski

    SWPS University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Jan Maciejewski

CONTACT

+48690688375jmaciejewski1@swps.edu.pl

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
Group allocation will not be disclosed to participants.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 11, 2025

First Posted

April 25, 2025

Study Start

March 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

April 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PL(1)