Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Self-Compassion, Secondary Traumatic Stres… (NCT07643181) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on Self-Compassion, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Midwives and Nurses Working in Obstetrics: A Randomized Controlled Trial
80 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effect of a Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program on self-compassion levels, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in midwives and nurses working in obstetrics. Healthcare professionals in this field are frequently exposed to traumatic experiences such as complicated deliveries, perinatal loss, and obstetric emergencies, which may lead to secondary traumatic stress and reduced professional quality of life over time. This study is designed as a pre-test/post-test randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 participants (40 intervention, 40 control) will be recruited from Gaziantep Cengiz Gökçek Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. The intervention group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Program (one session per week, 60-90 minutes each). The control group will receive no intervention. Outcomes will be measured before and after the program using validated scales for self-compassion, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Working as a midwife or nurse in obstetrics
* Actively employed in the relevant unit of the study institution
* 18 years of age or older
* Able to read and understand Turkish
* Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incomplete or incorrect completion of data collection forms
* Leaving the institution or withdrawing from the study during the research process
* Failure to complete post-test measurements
* Having participated in a self-compassion, mindfulness, or similar psychoeducation program within the last six months
* Intervention group participants are expected to attend at least 80% of program sessions. Participants attending fewer than seven out of eight sessions will be excluded from the analysis.
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.
1This trial is designed for midwives and nurses working in obstetrics — I work in that field and have been struggling with secondary traumatic stress, so is this study something worth discussing with my occupational health team or supervisor to see if I'd be a good fit when it opens to recruitment?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' how long might it realistically be before enrollment begins, and is there anything I should be doing in the meantime to address secondary traumatic stress and burnout?
3The study is measuring self-compassion and professional quality of life as primary outcomes — are there already established mindfulness or self-compassion programs my employer or a mental health professional could connect me with now, rather than waiting for this trial?
4Because this is a Phase N/A randomized controlled trial focused on a psychological program rather than a drug, what would participation actually involve in terms of time commitment, sessions, and how it might fit around shift work in obstetrics?
5If I were randomized to the control group and didn't receive the Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion program during the trial, would I still have access to support for secondary traumatic stress, and what alternatives would my care team recommend?
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.