Flexible online mindfulness program for pediatric residents
Choice and Autonomy in Learning Mindfulness for Pediatric Residents
This program will test whether letting pediatric residents choose a 3-, 5-, or 7-week online mindfulness course improves engagement, satisfaction, and completion compared with being assigned a length.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Northwestern University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT07542769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized study tests a flexible, asynchronous digital mindfulness program called Wakeful among pediatric residents at Northwestern University. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose their program length (3, 5, or 7 weeks) or to be assigned a program length without choice. Primary outcomes focus on feasibility, acceptability, and user engagement, including number of sessions completed, usage patterns, satisfaction, and completion rates. Results will help determine if offering choice increases adherence and improves the user experience for trainee-targeted digital mindfulness interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are current categorical or preliminary pediatric residents at Northwestern University who are willing and able to provide informed consent and use an online mindfulness program.
Not a fit: Residents who have no interest in mindfulness, lack time to engage with the modules, or cannot access the online platform may not receive benefit from the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could increase resident engagement with mindfulness, supporting well-being and helping reduce burnout among pediatric trainees.
How similar studies have performed: Prior digital mindfulness programs for clinicians have shown modest benefits for well-being but often struggle with engagement, and using participant choice to boost adherence is a relatively novel approach with limited prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current categorical pediatrics residents at Northwestern University. * Preliminary pediatrics residents who intend to continue in pediatrics. * Willing and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: \- None; all pediatric residents meeting inclusion criteria are eligible.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- McGaw Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jason T Tsichlis, MD, MS
- Email: jtsichlis@luriechildrens.org
- Phone: 312-227-4000
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.