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Can meditation reduce burnout for cancer care staff? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07248111

Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 7-week mindfulness and compassion program (MCCP) for doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants who care for cancer patients. The goal is to see if it boosts positive emotions and reduces negative feelings like stress and burnout. 160 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program or no intervention, and researchers will measure changes in emotional well-being and professional quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindful Compassion Care Program (MCCP) - a structured group intervention combining mindfulness, compassion, and yoga practices
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way to reduce burnout and boost compassion satisfaction for healthcare professionals caring for cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The program requires significant time commitment, which may limit real-world adoption.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a healthcare professional (physicians, nurses, or nursing assistants) involved in the clinical management of cancer patients across different care settings and illness phases. * Age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * HPs must not have attended MBSR or other mindfulness/compassion-based interventions, including in educational or clinical settings, involving activities similar to those in the present study in the previous six months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation neoplasm

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Oncology Palliative care Professional quality of life

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

    Reggio Emilia, Italy

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