Swiss doctors test web tools to beat burnout
NCT ID NCT06806150
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether two online positive psychology programs can reduce emotional exhaustion and improve well-being in practicing physicians in Switzerland. About 450 doctors will complete an 8-day web-based activity and be followed for three months. The goal is to find simple, scalable ways to support doctor mental health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 450 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be a practicing physician in Switzerland 2. Working at least 40% in a clinical capacity 3. Be willing and able to provide informed consent 4. Expecting to be professionally active until 2028 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Retired physician or physician seeking retirement within 3 years from first participation in the study 2. Physician unable to participate in one of the study languages: English, German, or French
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Bern
Bern, 3012, Switzerland
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