Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Change of Compassion Cultivation Training in Medical Students

Lead Sponsor:

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Collaborating Sponsors:

Nirakara Institute

Conditions:

Stress

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized, waitlist controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT©) in reducing psychological distress (i.e., stress, anxiety and depression)...

Detailed Description

Compassion and empathy are essential components of health care quality. Several studies have found a significant decrease in empathy and compassion levels during medical school and residency (Hojat, 2...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age or more.
  • Medical students at University Complutense of Madrid.
  • Fluency in oral Spanish
  • Providing written, informed consent
  • Attendance commitment to all sessions of the program
  • Internet and computer access

Exclusion

  • Severe mental disorder in active phase.
  • Being under alcohol and other drugs influence during weekly sessions and assessments
  • Participation in another meditation standardized program during CCT©.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 11 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 24 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04690452

Start Date

December 11 2020

End Date

September 24 2021

Last Update

November 4 2022

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Universidad Complutense Madrid

Madrid, Spain, 28040