Student Midwife Support Circle to reduce burnout and strengthen resilience and professional belonging
Official title: The Effect of the Student Midwife Support Circle (SMSC) Intervention on Burnout, Resilience, and Professional Belongingness Levels of Midwifery Students: A Mixed-Method Study
Run by Amasya University · NCT07583199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try a Student Midwife Support Circle with midwifery students to see if it lowers burnout and increases resilience and a sense of professional belonging.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Amasya University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya, Center) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07583199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are current midwifery students at Amasya University who agree to participate and have not previously received the Student Midwife Support Circle intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who already received the Student Midwife Support Circle intervention or who do not consent to participate will not receive benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study offers a structured Student Midwife Support Circle to midwifery students at Amasya University. Consenting students who have not previously received the intervention will take part in regular, facilitated support sessions focused on processing clinical experiences and building coping skills. Burnout, resilience, and professional belonging will be measured before and after the intervention using standardized questionnaires to track change over time. The study aims to determine whether these support circles improve emotional well-being and students' integration into the profession.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could reduce student burnout, increase resilience, and strengthen professional belonging, potentially improving student wellbeing and retention.
How similar studies have gone: Similar peer-support and facilitated reflection interventions for students and health professionals have shown promising but mixed results in reducing burnout and improving resilience.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who agree to participate voluntarily in the study * Individuals studying in the field of midwifery Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not agree to participate voluntarily in the study, * Individuals who have previously received Student Midwife Support Circle Intervention
Where it's running
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Amasya University
Amasya, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Betül UZUN ÖZER
- Email: betul123uzun@gmail.com
- Phone: 05396702942
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.