Hospital study tests 'Bonding Bundle' to boost doctor empathy
NCT ID NCT06354920
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a set of simple strategies, called the Bonding Bundle, could help doctors build better relationships with their hospitalized patients. Nearly 1,000 patients and their doctors took part. Doctors in the intervention group were asked to use specific approaches during patient visits, while the control group provided care as usual. The goal was to see if these strategies could improve doctors' empathy and patients' perception of their care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Bonding Bundle (a set of behavioral strategies for doctors)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple ways to improve doctor-patient relationships in hospitals, potentially leading to better patient care and satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. The results may show only small improvements or none, and the strategies may not work in all hospital settings or with all doctors.
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Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States