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A Pilot RCT Examining the Effectiveness of CMT for Healthcare Staff

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 68 YearsAllQueen's University, Belfast
NCT07411183 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for evidence-based interventions to support the psychological wellbeing of healthcare staff, particularly within Occupational Health settings. Recent research has documented significant mental health challenges among healthcare professionals, including high rates of burnout and stress. Fostering self-compassion has emerged as a key area for intervention. This study aims to pilot and assess the effectiveness of an online compassion-based intervention for healthcare staff, using a randomised Treatment As Usual (TAU) control group. The intervention will be grounded in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Compassionate Mind Training (CMT). CFT aims to shift focus from self-blame and shame to self-compassion, while CMT involves specific techniques to cultivate compassionate attitudes. The four-week online intervention, led by a CMT expe

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare staff attending the occupational health service for psychological assessment in the BHSCT * Over the age of 18 * Good level of English to access and complete the intervention and TAU * Internet access on a suitable device to access the intervention and/or questionnaires * Individuals who are off on sickness absence will be eligible to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are engaging in alternative active psychological intervention * Individuals identified as being in active addiction or experiencing Serious Mental Illness, or if this is suspected by the staff member assessing the participant * A CORE-10 score of 25 and above indicating severe psychological distress will also act as exclusion criteria as the intervention has shown to be most beneficial as a low intensity treatment option
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What it tests

  • Compassionate Mind Training
  • Staffcare Counselling
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Where

1 site
Queens University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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