Burnout, ProfessionalMuupuNCT01920230
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout
A study testing Mindfulness-ACT-intervention in people with Burnout, Professional and Stress, run by University of Jyvaskyla at 1 site in Finland.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention based on mindfulness and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the recovery from job burnout. The 8-week intervention is delivered using jointly face-to-face group meetings and web-based program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Burnout, Professional, Stress
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-ACT-intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFinland
- Study dates
- Mar 2013to Feb 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Currently working
- Daily internet connection available
- Belongs to the group of most exhausted workers in Finland (BBI cut-off is set on the top 25%)
Who cannot join
- No psychological or somatic conditions or other practical reasons that hinder the possibility to participate to the program
- Acute medicine changes
- Regular psychotherapy
- Not willing to inform employer and/or work health care of participation to the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Finland1 site
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology
Jyväskylä, 40014
About this study
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention based on mindfulness and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the recovery from job burnout. The 8-week intervention is delivered using jointly face-to-face group meetings and web-based program. The study hypothesizes that the Muupu-program is more effective than the normal practices when promoting work well-being in Finland. The participants are recruited from Finland.
Read the detailed description
Mindfulness-ACT-based interventions aren't widely used in Finnish work health care a the moment. This study examines the possibility of using this kind of intervention for reducing job burnout and stress and also promoting well-being at work. Muupu-program is standardized and can be administered in varying settings. If intervention is effective, it can have an impact on Finnish practices when treating job burnout and work-related stress.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Stress
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-ACT-intervention, No intervention
- Keywords
- Burnout, Stress, Mindfulness, Acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT), Intervention, Effectiveness, Working conditions, Work engagement, Psychological well-being, Life situation
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Professional, Burnout, Psychological, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness-ACT-interventionBehavioural
Half of the participants (n=109) is assigned to intervention group. The intervention is based on Mindfulness-program presented by Williams \& Penman (2011) and on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. The basic principles are presented in weekly small group meetings. Participants are guided to deepen their experiences through exercises and information that is provided via specific web-site.
No interventionBehavioural
Half of the participants (n=109) don't get any special treatment. However the present study explores what kind of support they have had during the program.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-ACT-intervention | Experimental | Group meetings face-to-face and web-based program using principles of mindfulness and ACT. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-ACT-intervention |
| Control | Experimental | Control group, no intervention. Receives: Behavioral: No intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI)
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Measured: Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Measured: Change from baseline stress at 2, 6 and 12 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Measured: Change from baseline mindfulness at 2, 6 and 12 months
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II)
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Measured: Change from baseline psychological flexibility at 2, 6 and 12 months
Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ)
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Measured: Change from baseline automatic thoughts at 2, 6 and 12 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Aug 2013 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2013
- Primary completionFeb 2016 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2016 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Burnout, ProfessionalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Jyvaskyla
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Finnish Social Insurance Institution
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Anne M Puolakanaho, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Jyväskylä, Department of PsychologyRaimo Lappalainen, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01920230
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 21000021201
- Acronym
- Muupu
- Status last verified
- Dec 2015
- First submitted
- 29 Jul 2013
- Last updated
- 3 Dec 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Dec 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Practices in the Recovery of Burnout
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01920230
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Muupu / 21000021201
- Conditions
- Burnout, Professional, Stress
- Keywords
- Burnout, Stress, Mindfulness, Acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT), Intervention, Effectiveness, Working conditions, Work engagement
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of JyvaskylaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Finnish Social Insurance Institution
- Study start
- Mar 2013
- Primary completion
- Feb 2016 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2016 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Aug 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of intervention based on mindfulness and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the recovery from job burnout. The 8-week intervention is delivered using jointly face-to-face group meetings and web-based program. The study hypothesizes that the Muupu-program is more effective than the normal practices when promoting work well-being in Finland. The participants are recruited from Finland.
Detailed description
Mindfulness-ACT-based interventions aren't widely used in Finnish work health care a the moment. This study examines the possibility of using this kind of intervention for reducing job burnout and stress and also promoting well-being at work. Muupu-program is standardized and can be administered in varying settings. If intervention is effective, it can have an impact on Finnish practices when treating job burnout and work-related stress.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-ACT-intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness-ACT-interventionGroup meetings face-to-face and web-based program using principles of mindfulness and ACT. |
| Control | Experimental | Behavioral: No interventionControl group, no intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Currently working
- Daily internet connection available
- Belongs to the group of most exhausted workers in Finland (BBI cut-off is set on the top 25%)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- No psychological or somatic conditions or other practical reasons that hinder the possibility to participate to the program
- Acute medicine changes
- Regular psychotherapy
- Not willing to inform employer and/or work health care of participation to the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-ACT-interventionHalf of the participants (n=109) is assigned to intervention group. The intervention is based on Mindfulness-program presented by Williams \& Penman (2011) and on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. The basic principles are presented in weekly small group meetings. Participants are guided to deepen their experiences through exercises and information that is provided via specific web-site. | Behavioural | Mindfulness-ACT-intervention |
| No interventionHalf of the participants (n=109) don't get any special treatment. However the present study explores what kind of support they have had during the program. | Behavioural | Control |
Primary outcome
Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI)
Time frame: Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time frame: Change from baseline stress at 2, 6 and 12 months
Study has 4 time points when the same questionnaires are administered to assess possible changes in outcome measures.
3 secondary outcomes
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
Time frame: Change from baseline mindfulness at 2, 6 and 12 months
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II)
Time frame: Change from baseline psychological flexibility at 2, 6 and 12 months
Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ)
Time frame: Change from baseline automatic thoughts at 2, 6 and 12 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Dec 2015.
- Official web-page of the studyLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Anne M Puolakanaho, PhD principal investigator
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology
Raimo Lappalainen, PhD principal investigator
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Psychology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness-ACT-intervention in people with Burnout, Professional and Stress, run by University of Jyvaskyla at 1 site in Finland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Dec 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Finland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Bergen Burnout Indicator (BBI) (time frame: Change from baseline burnout at 2, 6 and 12 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Dec 2015.