Self-Compassion Training for Medical Students

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Led By Robert Simpson, PhD

Research Sponsored by Robert Simpson

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Over 18 years of age

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effectiveness of a compassion-based intervention course for medical students. The objectives include assessing the feasibility of the trial processes, understanding the experiences of students with the intervention, and determining its

Who is the study for?

This trial is for medical students who wish to participate in a study exploring the effects of an online self-compassion course. The course aims to help with burnout, stress, and emotional regulation. Participants need to commit to a 6-week program and provide feedback through interviews.

What is being tested?

The intervention being tested is a 6-week Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course designed for medical students. The study will measure its impact on various factors like burnout, empathy, and mindfulness before, after completing the course, and at a follow-up three months later.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is not a drug or medical procedure trial but rather an educational intervention focusing on mental health training, no traditional side effects are expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort while engaging with the material.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am over 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks after baseline), and 3 months post-intervention for reporting.