Do special ed teachers face more burnout? study investigates
NCT ID NCT07679386
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares work-related health issues like burnout, stress, and muscle pain between general education teachers and special education teachers. About 200 teachers will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and job satisfaction. The goal is to understand if special education teachers face different challenges, which could help create better support programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If differences are found, this could point toward targeted wellness programs and preventive strategies for teachers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all teachers or school settings.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of general education teachers and special education teachers who are actively employed in schools or educational institutions in Türkiye during the data collection period. Eligible participants will be recruited through online distribution of the study questionnaire using professional networks, school-based communication channels, and social media platforms. The study will include teachers who provide direct educational services to students in general education or special education settings. Participants will be classified according to their current teaching assignment as either general education teachers or special education teachers.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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: * Aged 18 years or older. * Currently employed as a general education teacher or special education teacher. * Actively working in a school or educational institution at the time of data collection. * Able to read and understand Turkish. * Able and willing to provide informed consent and complete the online questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Not currently working as a teacher during the data collection period (e.g., on leave, retired, or not actively employed). * Working in an administrative position only, without active teaching responsibilities. * Incomplete questionnaire responses that prevent calculation of the main outcome measures.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim University, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, 06510, Turkey (Türkiye)
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