CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of a Meditation Intervention on the Psychological Burden of Long-Term Care Professionals and Family Caregivers

Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a brief, digitally-supported mindfulness program can reduce caregiver burnout in professional caregivers (such as nurses, case managers, and care workers) and informal family caregivers in Taiwan. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the mindfulness program reduce personal and work-related burnout among professional caregivers? Does the mindfulness program reduce caregiver burden among informal family caregivers? Researchers compared an immediate-intervention group with a wait-list control group to see if those who received the program earlier experienced greater improvements. Participants were asked to: Join five weekly 90-minute live online classes led by an instructor. Practice daily 10-minute guided mindfulness sessions using the AIZEN digital platform. Complete questionnaires about stress and caregiver burden at three time points: baseline (T1), after the 5-week program (T2), and 5-week follow-up (T3).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Currently engaged in paid professional caregiving (e.g., nurse, care worker, case manager) or unpaid informal/family caregiving * Able to attend weekly online sessions via Microsoft Teams * Willing to complete web-based questionnaires * Willing to undertake at least 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice * No prior meditation experience within the three months preceding recruitment Exclusion Criteria: * Did not meet the definition of caregiver (professional or informal) * Prior meditation practice within the three months before recruitment * Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Personal Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)

Change in Work-Related Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)

Change in Client-Related Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07188454

SponsorNational Health Research Institutes, Taiwan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-13

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Personal Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)

Change in Work-Related Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)

Change in Client-Related Burnout (Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Professional Caregivers)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 5), and Follow-up (Week 10)