NCT07691788

Brief Summary

This single-center, randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of Therapeutic Touch on levels of burnout and psychological well-being among midwives who are actively working in a clinical setting. Participants are randomly allocated to one of three parallel groups: a Therapeutic Touch (intervention) group, a placebo/sham group, and a no-intervention control group. The investigators hypothesize that Therapeutic Touch will reduce burnout and improve psychological well-being compared with the placebo and control conditions.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
2mo left

Started Jul 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress34%
Jul 2026Oct 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 2, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 2, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 9, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2026

Expected
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

July 9, 2026

Status Verified

July 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

July 2, 2026

Last Update Submit

July 2, 2026

Conditions

Burnout, ProfessionalPsychological Well-Being

Keywords

Therapeutic TouchBurnoutWell-BeingMidwivesComplementary TherapiesEnergy Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in burnout level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)

    The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item, 5-point Likert scale with three subscales: emotional exhaustion (score range 0-36), depersonalization (0-20), and reduced personal accomplishment (0-32). Higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scores and lower personal accomplishment scores indicate greater burnout. Subscales are evaluated separately.

    Baseline (pretest) and after the 4-week intervention (posttest)

  • Change in psychological well-being measured by the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB)

    The Psychological Well-Being Scale (Diener flourishing short form) is an 8-item, 7-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 8 to 56, with higher scores indicating greater psychological resources and strengths.

    Baseline (pretest) and after the 4-week intervention (posttest)

Study Arms (3)

Therapeutic Touch

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive Therapeutic Touch, a non-invasive energy-field intervention, over a 4-week period.

Behavioral: Therapeutic Touch

Placebo / Sham

SHAM COMPARATOR

Participants receive a sham/placebo procedure that mimics Therapeutic Touch without the intended energy-field component, over a 4-week period.

Behavioral: Sham Therapeutic Touch

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive no intervention and continue their usual routine.

Interventions

Therapeutic TouchBEHAVIORAL

A non-invasive energy-field intervention in which the practitioner uses the hands to detect and rebalance imbalances in the participant's energy field, delivered over a 4-week period.

Also known as: TT
Therapeutic Touch
Sham Therapeutic TouchBEHAVIORAL

A placebo/sham procedure resembling Therapeutic Touch but without the intended energy-field component, delivered over a 4-week period.

Placebo / Sham

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 18-65 years
  • Actively practicing midwifery in the field/clinic for at least one year
  • No prior energy therapy (Reiki, healing touch, Therapeutic Touch)
  • Literate and willing to volunteer for the study
  • Open to communication and cooperation

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently being followed for a psychiatric diagnosis
  • Currently using antidepressant, anxiolytic, or sleep-regulating medication
  • Having touch sensitivity or a phobia-level aversion to being touched

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital

Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, ProfessionalPsychological Well-BeingBurnout, Psychological

Interventions

Therapeutic Touch

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Occupational StressOccupational DiseasesStress, PsychologicalBehavioral SymptomsBehaviorPersonal Satisfaction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual Therapies

Study Officials

  • Aslihan Turan, PhD

    KTO Karatay University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Busra Karaaslan

    Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi

    SUB INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Single-blind: the outcome assessor is blinded to group allocation.
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 2, 2026

First Posted

July 9, 2026

Study Start

July 2, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Last Updated

July 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Locations

TU(1)