Well-Being (Psychological Flourishing)NCT07541027
A Mindfulness-based Intervention for Hotel Staff
A study testing A mindfulness-based intervention in people with Well-Being (Psychological Flourishing) and Work Related Stress, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
Trial summary
This research aims to investigate the potential impact of a structured mindfulness-based professional development program on hotel employees and to explore why and how these changes occur during and after the mindfulness intervention through a mixed-methods approach. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Well-Being (Psychological Flourishing), Work Related Stress, Work Performance
- What is being tested?
- A mindfulness-based intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteHong Kong
- Study dates
- 23 Sep 2026to 31 May 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or above
- Currently working in a hotel
- Cantonese speaker
- Willing to commit time for the 6-week mindfulness course
Who cannot join
- Individuals who had previously joined a related group mindfulness-based intervention, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), or Mindfulness - Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW)
- Staff members who are mentally unstable or having active suicidal risk
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Hong Kong1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Jennifer Yee Man Tang, +852 39436904, jymtang@cuhk.edu.hk
About this study
Official title: Mindfulness Training for Hotel Staff: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
This research aims to investigate the potential impact of a structured mindfulness-based professional development program on hotel employees and to explore why and how these changes occur during and after the mindfulness intervention through a mixed-methods approach. A 6-week mindfulness intervention with 60 hotel staff from a hotel will be implemented in Hong Kong. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to examine changes in job-related outcomes, wellbeing, and state mindfulness and teachers' lived experiences and perspectives associated with this intervention. Data will be analyzed based on convergent parallel mixed-method approach, such as mixed-effects modeling, mediation analysis, and thematic analysis. This study may provide practical implications for developing evidence-based programs to promote wellbeing and service quality among hotel employees.
- Being tested
- A mindfulness-based intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Occupational Stress
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
A mindfulness-based interventionBehavioural
This is a 6-week mindfulness-based program consisting of mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and other psychological exercises with 6 sessions (1 hour/session)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| A mindfulness-based intervention | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: A mindfulness-based intervention |
| Waitlist control | No intervention | It is a waitlist control condition. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Emotional Labor Scale (ELS)
It is used to measure the emotional labor strategies of participants and the scale contains 11 items organized in two subscales: Surface Acting and Deep Acting. Participants will rate their responses on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The total score of the Surface Acting subscale ranges from 7 to 35 and the total score of the Deep Acting subscale ranges from 4 to 20. A higher total score on each subscale indicates a higher tendency to use that particular strategy.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Professional Efficacy Subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory- General Survey (MBI-GS)
It is used to measure participants' professional efficacy. The scale consists of 6 items on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 6 (everyday). The total score ranges from 0 to 36. A higher score indicates a higher level of professional efficacy.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Nature of Work Subscale of Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)
It is used to measure participants' job satisfaction. The scale contains 4 items on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 (disagree very much) to 6 (agree very much). The total score ranges from 4 to 24. A higher total score indicates a greater job satisfaction.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Secondary outcomes (4)
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
It is used to measure participants' perceived stress levels. Participates rate their stress on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The total score ranges from 0 to 40. A higher total score indicates higher stress levels.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
It is used to measure participants' anxiety symptoms. The scale contains 7 items on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day) over the past two weeks. The total score ranges from 0 to 21. A higher total score indicates a higher level of anxiety.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
It is used to measure participants' depressive symptoms. The scale contains 9 items on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day) over the past two weeks. The total score ranges from 0 to 27. A higher total score indicates higher depressive symptoms.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, Week 10
The Chinese version of the State Mindfulness Scale
It is used to measure participants' state mindfulness. Participants give ratings on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much). The total score ranges from 21 to 105. A higher total score means a higher level of state mindfulness.
Measured: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Apr 2026
- Study start23 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 May 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Well-Being (Psychological Flourishing)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Chinese University of Hong KongThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jennifer Yee Man Tang, Chinese University of Hong Kong
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541027
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SBRE-25-0781
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 25 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 25 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mindfulness Training for Hotel Staff: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541027
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SBRE-25-0781
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong KongUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 23 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Apr 2026 (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.
This research aims to investigate the potential impact of a structured mindfulness-based professional development program on hotel employees and to explore why and how these changes occur during and after the mindfulness intervention through a mixed-methods approach. A 6-week mindfulness intervention with 60 hotel staff from a hotel will be implemented in Hong Kong. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected to examine changes in job-related outcomes, wellbeing, and state mindfulness and teachers' lived experiences and perspectives associated with this intervention. Data will be analyzed based on convergent parallel mixed-method approach, such as mixed-effects modeling, mediation analysis, and thematic analysis. This study may provide practical implications for developing evidence-based programs to promote wellbeing and service quality among hotel employees.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| A mindfulness-based intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: A mindfulness-based intervention |
| Waitlist control | No intervention | –It is a waitlist control condition. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged 18 years or above
- Currently working in a hotel
- Cantonese speaker
- Willing to commit time for the 6-week mindfulness course
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who had previously joined a related group mindfulness-based intervention, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), or Mindfulness - Finding Peace in a Frantic World (FPFW)
- Staff members who are mentally unstable or having active suicidal risk
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A mindfulness-based interventionThis is a 6-week mindfulness-based program consisting of mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and other psychological exercises with 6 sessions (1 hour/session) | Behavioural | A mindfulness-based intervention |
Primary outcome
Emotional Labor Scale (ELS)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
It is used to measure the emotional labor strategies of participants and the scale contains 11 items organized in two subscales: Surface Acting and Deep Acting. Participants will rate their responses on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The total score of the Surface Acting subscale ranges from 7 to 35 and the total score of the Deep Acting subscale ranges from 4 to 20. A higher total score on each subscale indicates a higher tendency to use that particular strategy.
Professional Efficacy Subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory- General Survey (MBI-GS)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
It is used to measure participants' professional efficacy. The scale consists of 6 items on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 6 (everyday). The total score ranges from 0 to 36. A higher score indicates a higher level of professional efficacy.
Nature of Work Subscale of Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
It is used to measure participants' job satisfaction. The scale contains 4 items on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 (disagree very much) to 6 (agree very much). The total score ranges from 4 to 24. A higher total score indicates a greater job satisfaction.
4 secondary outcomes
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, Week 10
The Chinese version of the State Mindfulness Scale
Time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Sep 2026.
- 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing A mindfulness-based intervention in people with Well-Being (Psychological Flourishing) and Work Related Stress, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Sep 2026. 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 Hong Kong. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Jennifer Yee Man Tang, PhD (+852 39436904, jymtang@cuhk.edu.hk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Emotional Labor Scale (ELS) (time frame: Week 0, Week 6, and Week 10). The study lists 3 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 25 Sep 2026.