Teaching nurses to tame emotions: a trial aims to ease compassion fatigue

NCT ID NCT06766682

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 6-session skill development program can improve emotion regulation, reduce experiential avoidance, and lessen compassion fatigue in oncology nurses. Sixty-six nurses working in cancer care will be randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The study measures changes in emotion regulation difficulties, emotion regulation skills, and compassion fatigue before and after the program.

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Active substance: a 6-session skill development program for emotion regulation
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a practical way to support oncology nurses' mental health and reduce burnout.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 66 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires active participation and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Compassion Fatigue Emotional Regulation

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COMPASSION FATIGUE EMOTION REGULATION EMOTION REGULATION ABILITIES EXPERIENTIAL AVOIDANCE

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Locations

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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