Training Chinese medical students in psychotherapy

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Multimodal Psychotherapy Training Program for Medical Students in China: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital · NCT06258460

This study tests a new training program to see if it helps Chinese medical students learn better psychotherapy skills and improve their motivation.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment180 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSir Run Run Shaw Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT06258460 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a new multimodal psychotherapy training program designed for medical students and residents in China. It is a two-arm randomized controlled trial where one group receives intensive training over two days followed by eight weeks of online supervision, while the control group waits for the intervention. The effectiveness of the training will be measured through various outcomes, including interpersonal skills and self-reported motivation. The goal is to enhance the understanding and skills of future healthcare providers in psychotherapy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medical students and residents aged 18 and older who are interested in psychotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare providers or those unwilling to participate in randomization will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the psychotherapy skills of medical students, leading to better mental health care for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar educational interventions in psychotherapy training, indicating potential for positive outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Medical student, residents, health care providers
2. 18 years of age or older
3. Expressing an interest in psychotherapy
4. Willingness to received randomization
5. Willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not health care providers
2. Below 18 years old
3. Unwilling to be randomized
4. Unable to provide informed consent

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Mental IllnessMultimodal teachingpsychotherapy trainingChinese medical studentsrandomized controlled trial
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.