Food for thought: simple nutrition mindset shift may ease doctor burnout
NCT ID NCT06598540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a brief, kindness-focused nutrition program could improve self-compassion and reduce burnout in 177 US physicians over 6 weeks. Participants attended a short virtual session and optional follow-up activities. The goal was to see if framing food choices as self-kindness could boost well-being without adding time pressure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention: kindness-focused mindset training around food choices
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-time way for doctors to reduce burnout and improve self-care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and behavioral, so lasting effects are uncertain.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States