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Behavioral Intervention

Self-compassion intervention for Self-Compassion

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Waitlist Available
Led By Robert Simpson, PhD
Research Sponsored by Robert Simpson
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
1. Enrolled in first or second-year of the MD or MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto
2. Over 18 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention
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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and investigate a compassion-based intervention (Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities (SCHC) course) in medical students. The main objectives are: 1. Explore the feasibility of trial processes including recruitment, adherence, retention, and follow-up 2. Explore the experiences of medical students with the Compassion-based intervention, including perceived effects, barriers and facilitators to participation, suggestions for improvement 3. Determine potential effects on burnout, compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, self-compassion, compassion for others, empathy, mindfulness, perceived stress, and emotional regulation. Participants will be asked to take part in a 6-week online Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course and report changes in levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, self-compassion, compassion for others, empathy, mindfulness, perceived stress, and emotional regulation from pre- to post-intervention and at 3-month follow-up. Additionally, participants will be asked to take part in a semi-structured interview to explore their experiences with the course, perceived effects, and suggestions for improvement.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for medical students who wish to participate in a study exploring the effects of an online self-compassion course. The course aims to help with burnout, stress, and emotional regulation. Participants need to commit to a 6-week program and provide feedback through interviews.
What is being tested?
The intervention being tested is a 6-week Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course designed for medical students. The study will measure its impact on various factors like burnout, empathy, and mindfulness before, after completing the course, and at a follow-up three months later.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is not a drug or medical procedure trial but rather an educational intervention focusing on mental health training, no traditional side effects are expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort while engaging with the material.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Adherence
Follow-up rates
Recruitment
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Secondary study objectives
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - Short Form
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Short Form
Perceived Stress Scale-10
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Self-compassion interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
6-week manualized online Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Robert SimpsonLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
165 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert Simpson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Toronto
1 Previous Clinical Trials
45 Total Patients Enrolled
~30 spots leftby Aug 2025
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