Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Burnout and Well-Being in Midwives (NCT07691788) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Burnout and Well-Being in Midwives
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-07-02
Plain-language summary
This single-center, randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of Therapeutic Touch on levels of burnout and psychological well-being among midwives who are actively working in a clinical setting. Participants are randomly allocated to one of three parallel groups: a Therapeutic Touch (intervention) group, a placebo/sham group, and a no-intervention control group. The investigators hypothesize that Therapeutic Touch will reduce burnout and improve psychological well-being compared with the placebo and control conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-65 years
* Actively practicing midwifery in the field/clinic for at least one year
* No prior energy therapy (Reiki, healing touch, Therapeutic Touch)
* Literate and willing to volunteer for the study
* Open to communication and cooperation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently being followed for a psychiatric diagnosis
* Currently using antidepressant, anxiolytic, or sleep-regulating medication
* Having touch sensitivity or a phobia-level aversion to being touched
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
1
Change in burnout level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
Timeframe: Baseline (pretest) and after the 4-week intervention (posttest)
2
Change in psychological well-being measured by the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB)
Timeframe: Baseline (pretest) and after the 4-week intervention (posttest)