Can a 4-Week online course ease burnout in future doctors?

NCT ID NCT06914843

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a web-based program called OptimalWork that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help medical trainees manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. 35 participants were randomly assigned to either the 4-week online course or a podcast-listening control group. Researchers measured well-being over 16 weeks to see if the program improves resilience and mental health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: OptimalWork (online CBT-based training modules)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a scalable way to improve mental health and resilience among medical trainees and healthcare workers.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires daily time commitment, and benefits may not last long-term.

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MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS 1

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Locations

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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