Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health program for oncology teams
Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health Interventions for Teams (CCSH-TI) With Faculty and Staff
NA · Emory University · NCT06722027
This program will try four 60-minute compassion and mindfulness sessions led by chaplains to help oncology nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff reduce burnout and build resilience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Emory University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06722027 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Emory investigators will randomize mixed-role oncology teams (8-12 employees per group, total n≈80) to a four-session Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health Team Intervention (CCSH-TI) delivered by healthcare chaplains or to treatment as usual. Sessions meet every other week for 60 minutes over 8 weeks, and the study uses mixed methods including self-report surveys and focus groups to measure feasibility and acceptability. The team will also collect ecological momentary assessments (EMA) and electronically activated recorder (EAR) data at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 12-weeks post-intervention to test low-burden ambulatory measurement approaches. Results will inform whether CCSH-TI is practical to deliver and measurable for a future larger randomized trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Full-time oncology employees (nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff) at the participating Emory sites who are 18 or older are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not part of the participating oncology teams, cannot attend in-person sessions at the sites, work only part-time or remotely, or are under 18 are unlikely to receive benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, CCSH-TI could reduce provider burnout and improve resilience, compassion for self and others, and psychological safety within oncology teams.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness and compassion-based interventions for clinician wellbeing have shown mixed results and burnout interventions overall have been minimally effective, and this chaplain-delivered, team-based CCSH-TI approach is novel and not yet widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Full-time employees working in oncology teams at Winship Cancer Institute; * Employees working in intensive care at Emory University St. Joseph hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years old
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia and 1 other locations
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (RECRUITING)
- Emory University St. Joseph hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer Mascaro, PhD — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Mascaro, PhD
- Email: jmascar@emory.edu
- Phone: 404-558-4461
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Health Behavior, Behavioral Intervention, Healthcare provider burnout