Can a monthly meal fight burnout? new study tests 'Commensality Groups' for med students
NCT ID NCT06656650
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether monthly group meals with guided conversation can reduce burnout and loneliness in medical students during their clinical rotations. Eighty students will be randomly assigned to attend at least three of six monthly meals led by a resident. The goal is to see if this simple approach improves well-being, as it has for doctors and residents.
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Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured group meals with guided conversation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce burnout and improve well-being for medical students.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary.
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