Can a 13-minute daily chat with a colleague reduce burnout? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07637422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an 8-week online program where healthcare professionals pair up daily for a 13-minute empathy and compassion exercise. The goal is to see if it improves mental health, resilience, and social skills. 666 healthcare workers in Germany and Austria will participate. The training is done via an app and focuses on listening and sharing emotions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Empathy- and compassion-based socio-emotional mental training (EmCo)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, low-cost way to reduce burnout and loneliness among healthcare workers.
What could go wrong
This is a non-randomized waitlist-controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The training is app-based and relies on daily partner practice, which may not suit everyone.
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