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Prevention of Burnout in Spanish Healthcare Professionals Through Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy (ABCT)

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07698379

PhaseNA

Enrollment180

SponsorHospital Miguel Servet

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Burnout Syndrome, Anxiety Depression, Stress

About this study

Burnout is a common problem among healthcare professionals and may affect their psychological well-being, quality of life, and professional functioning. This study will examine whether an intensive compassion-based intervention can help reduce burnout and improve well-being in healthcare professionals. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an Attachment-Based Compassion Therapy intervention or a relaxation intervention. Outcomes will be measured before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and three months later. Attachment-Based Compassion groups will be composed of 80 participants each, and TAU group will be composed of 80 participants (total sample n = 160). Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey - MBI-HSS. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates the three main dimensions of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Items are rated on a Likert-type scale according to the frequency with which the participant experiences each symptom. Scores are calculated separately for each burnout dimension. In this study, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization will be considered the primary outcome variables, while reduced personal accomplishment will be considered a secondary outcome variable

Interventions

Behavioral: Attachment-based compassion therapy Compassion — Program consists of 8 session of 120 minutes/session (15-20 people) Written material andsound recordings will be offered as support elements. The estimated duration of the program is one weekend
Behavioral: Relaxation program — Relaxation program consists of 8 sessions of 120 minutes/session (15-20 people) Written material and sound recordings will be offered as support elements. The estimated duration of the program is one weekend

Primary outcomes

MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (Baseline)
MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (baseline)
MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline)
MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline)
MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (Three-months follow-up])
MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS) (Three-months follow-up])

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Active healthcare professionals (physicians and nurses) of both sexes. 2. Understanding of spoken and written Spanish. 3. Availability of a computer and internet connection. 4. Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous psychological treatment within the last year, or current psychological treatment. Presence of a severe uncontrolled medical, infectious, or degenerative disease that may interfere with affective symptoms. Presence of a mental disorder related to substance dependence/abuse, or any other disease affecting the central nervous system. Suicide risk, defined as a score of ≥2 on item 9 of the PHQ-9. Scheduled surgical intervention during the course of the study.

Study locations

Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain 50009 Spain

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.