Performance at WorkNCT04515667
Mindfulness in the OR
A study testing Mindfulness and Video in people with Performance at Work, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this research study is to understand the effect of a short mindfulness video on self perceived performance in the OR. Specifically, assessing the effectiveness of brief mindfulness intervention on physician focus, anxiety and perceived performance at the time of a procedure through a survey containing a… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Performance at Work
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness and Video
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 6 Oct 2020to 7 Feb 2024
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- practicing physicians or medical trainees
- employed in a hospital setting
- providing surgeries in an operating room setting.
Who cannot join
- practitioners involved in counseling roles
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298
About this study
Official title: Mindfulness in the OR: Can an Abbreviated Mindfulness Skill Improve a Surgeon's Focus, Anxiety and Performance in the OR?
The purpose of this research study is to understand the effect of a short mindfulness video on self perceived performance in the OR. Specifically, assessing the effectiveness of brief mindfulness intervention on physician focus, anxiety and perceived performance at the time of a procedure through a survey containing a modified flow state scale and modified applied mindfulness process scale
- Conditions
- Performance at Work
- Being tested
- Mindfulness, Video
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MindfulnessBehavioural
Participants will view a brief mindfulness video
VideoBehavioural
Participants will view a control video
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness |
| Control | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Video |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived flow
Perceived flow will be assessed using a modified flow state scale after case. Items are rated from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. Items are summed and scored.
Measured: At the end of the procedure, up to 5 hours
Secondary outcomes (1)
Perceived application of mindfulness
Perceived mindfulness will be assess using a modified applied mindfulness process scale. Items are rated never, rarely, sometimes, often and always. Items are summed and scored.
Measured: at the end of the procedure, up to 5 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2020
- Study start6 Oct 2020
- Primary completion7 Feb 2024
- Study completion7 Feb 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Performance at WorkStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Frances Casey, MD, Principal investigator, Virginia Commonwealth University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04515667
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HM20018279
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 13 Aug 2020
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mindfulness in the OR: Can an Abbreviated Mindfulness Skill Improve a Surgeon's Focus, Anxiety and Performance in the OR?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04515667
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HM20018279
- Conditions
- Performance at Work
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Feb 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2020 (actual)
- 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 purpose of this research study is to understand the effect of a short mindfulness video on self perceived performance in the OR. Specifically, assessing the effectiveness of brief mindfulness intervention on physician focus, anxiety and perceived performance at the time of a procedure through a survey containing a modified flow state scale and modified applied mindfulness process scale
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness |
| Control | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: Video |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- practicing physicians or medical trainees
- employed in a hospital setting
- providing surgeries in an operating room setting.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- practitioners involved in counseling roles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MindfulnessParticipants will view a brief mindfulness video | Behavioural | Mindfulness |
| VideoParticipants will view a control video | Behavioural | Control |
Primary outcome
Perceived flow
Time frame: At the end of the procedure, up to 5 hours
Perceived flow will be assessed using a modified flow state scale after case. Items are rated from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. Items are summed and scored.
1 secondary outcome
Perceived application of mindfulness
Time frame: at the end of the procedure, up to 5 hours
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Frances Casey, MD principal investigator
Virginia Commonwealth University
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 and Video in people with Performance at Work, run by Virginia Commonwealth University at 1 site in United States.
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 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2025. 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 United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Perceived flow (time frame: At the end of the procedure, up to 5 hours). 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 29 Jun 2025.