Mindfulness may be the antidote to teacher burnout
NCT ID NCT07751926
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program can lower workplace stress in secondary school teachers. Teachers with moderate to high stress are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a wait-list group. Stress levels are measured before and after the program to see if mindfulness makes a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, MBSR could offer a practical, drug-free way to help teachers manage workplace stress and improve well-being.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and results may not apply to all teachers. Benefits depend on regular practice, and stress reduction may vary by individual.
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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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86 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Secondary school teachers employed in public or private schools in District Swat, Pakistan. * Currently employed as a full-time teacher with at least one year of teaching experience. * Reporting moderate to high workplace stress, as determined by the Workplace Stress Scale (WSS) during screening. * Able to read and understand Urdu or English. * Willing to participate in the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. * Able to attend weekly intervention sessions and complete home practice assignments. * Willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or severe major depressive disorder) that may interfere with participation. * Current participation in another psychological or stress-management intervention. * Regular mindfulness, meditation, or yoga practice (defined as practicing at least once per week during the previous six months). * Cognitive impairment or neurological disorder that would prevent completion of study assessments or participation in the intervention. * Planned extended leave, retirement, or transfer from the school during the study period. * Inability or unwillingness to attend the intervention sessions or complete the study assessments. * Declines or withdraws informed consent at any stage of the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Riphah International University Malakand Campus
Swāt, KPK, 19000, Pakistan
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