Nutrition-Based Interventions for Physician Well-Being (COMPASSION Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Maryam Makowski, PhD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a brief intervention for physicians to help reduce burnout by framing daily food choices as an opportunity for self-kindness. The goal is to promote self-valuation among physicians amidst their

Who is the study for?

This trial is for physicians experiencing burnout, aiming to improve their well-being through self-compassion. Participants should be interested in using daily food choices as a form of self-kindness. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically would include being a practicing physician and consenting to the study's terms.

What is being tested?

The trial compares two brief interventions over six weeks: one that encourages kindness towards oneself when making food choices and another focused on health benefits. The goal is to see if these can boost self-esteem and reduce burnout without demanding much time.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are non-medical and involve mindset changes related to eating habits, no direct physical side effects are expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological responses as they reflect on self-care practices.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Stage of Change from baseline at week 6

Percentage change in mean score of self-valuation from baseline at week 6

Physician Burnout

+1 more

Secondary study objectives

Percentage change in mean scores from baseline at week 6 in diet quality

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Kindness-focused intervention armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Mindset intervention framing food choices as an opportunity to practice self-kindness. Individuals randomized to this arm will participate in a 15-20-minute live virtual educational session delivered via the Stanford Zoom platform. The recording of the session will be available on a private and secure educational platform for those who cannot attend the live session and for future review. After participating in the initial educational session, participants can engage in brief (less than 10 minutes) web-based activities on their own time during weeks 2 and 4.

Group II: Health-focused intervention armActive Control1 Intervention

Brief education intervention framing food choices as a component of a healthy lifestyle. Individuals randomized to this arm will participate in a 15-20-minute live virtual educational session. After participating in the initial educational session, participants will have the option to engage in brief (less than 10-minute) web-based activities on their own time during weeks 2 and 4.

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