PREGNANT: Coaching program for pregnant resident and fellow physicians
The PREGNANT (Pregnant Resident Empowerment, GuidaNce, and Advocacy iN Training) Coaching Project
This project tests a 4-month physician-led coaching program to reduce burnout and improve resilience for pregnant or up to three-month postpartum resident and fellow physicians.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07221422 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This mixed-methods, randomized pilot will recruit about 48 physician trainees and randomize them to a coaching intervention or control arm. Intervention participants receive monthly one-on-one sessions with a novice physician coach of their choice plus a certified physician coach–led video group of about six peers; all coaching is delivered largely via videoconference. Participants in both arms complete brief electronic surveys at baseline, 4 months, and 7 months measuring burnout, professional fulfillment, imposter phenomenon, self-efficacy, resilience, and quality of life. The program is designed to increase accessibility by using trained physician novice coaches plus web-based group coaching rather than resource-intensive in-person formats.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are MD or DO resident or fellow trainees who are pregnant or within three months postpartum, age 18 or older, English-fluent, and able to complete electronic surveys and video calls.
Not a fit: Those unable to participate in virtual sessions or electronic surveys, or who require more intensive mental health or medical care than coaching provides, are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce burnout and improve self-efficacy, resilience, and quality of life for pregnant physician trainees.
How similar studies have performed: Prior professional coaching interventions have shown promise in reducing clinician burnout, but combining novice physician one-on-one coaching with certified web-based group coaching for pregnant trainees is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older 2. English fluency and literacy 3. Resident or fellow level MD or DO trainee 4. Pregnant or up to 3 months post-partum Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to provide consent. 2. Unable to complete electronic surveys and video calls.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- Brigham Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Erika L Rangel, MD, MS
- Email: erangel@mgh.harvard.edu
- Phone: 6176506952
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.