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NCT Number: NCT07698379

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

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

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Key information

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Miguel Servet University Hospital

Zaragoza, Spain, 50009

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Javier García Campayo, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+34976506578

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Active healthcare professionals (physicians and nurses) of both sexes.
  • Understanding of spoken and written Spanish.
  • Availability of a computer and internet connection.
  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

Attachment-based compassion therapy Compassion

Behavioral

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

Relaxation program

Behavioral

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

  1. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

  2. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

  3. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

  4. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

  5. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

  6. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable.

  2. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable.

  3. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable.

  4. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable.

  5. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable.

  6. MASLACH BURNOUT INVENTORY HUMAN SERVICES SURVEY (MBI-HSS)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey. This questionnaire evaluates three main dimensions of burnout in healthcare professionals: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "never or almost never" and 6 indicates "almost always or always". Participants rate the frequency with which they experience each symptom. Higher scores on emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicate a worse outcome, reflecting higher levels of burnout. Higher scores on personal accomplishment indicate a better outcome, whereas lower scores indicate reduced personal accomplishment and a worse outcome.

    It is the same questionnaire, but the variables measured in point 1, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, are considered primary variables, whereas lack of personal accomplishment is considered a secondary variable

  7. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  8. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  9. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  10. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  11. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  12. Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire BCSQ-12

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Clinical burnout subtypes will be assessed using the Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire-12. This questionnaire evaluates three burnout profiles in healthcare professionals: overload, lack of development, and neglect/wear-out. It includes 12 items distributed across these three dimensions, with four items per dimension. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 6, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 6 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects how frequently they have experienced each statement. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a raw score for each dimension. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of the corresponding burnout subtype and therefore a worse outcome.

  13. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  14. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  15. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  16. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  17. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  18. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Self-compassion will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward oneself. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater self-compassion and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  19. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  20. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  21. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  22. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  23. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  24. Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Compassion for others will be assessed using the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale. This self-report measure evaluates compassion toward other people. It includes 20 items distributed across five subscales: recognizing suffering, understanding the universality of suffering, feeling for the person suffering, tolerating the discomfort associated with suffering, and acting or being motivated to alleviate suffering. Each item is scored on a scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "not at all true" and 5 indicates "always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate greater compassion for others and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  25. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  26. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  27. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  28. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  29. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  30. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms will be assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - 21. This self-report scale includes 21 items distributed across three subscales: anxiety, depression, and stress. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 3, where 0 indicates "never" and 3 indicates "almost always". Participants select the response that best reflects the frequency with which they have experienced each symptom. Item scores are summed separately for each subscale, obtaining a total score for anxiety, depression, and stress. Higher scores indicate greater severity of anxiety, depression, or stress symptoms and therefore a worse outcome. The Spanish validation has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  31. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  32. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  33. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  34. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  35. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  36. FIVE FACETS MINDFULNESS QUESTIONNAIRE FFMQ

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Mindfulness will be assessed using the short form of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. This self-report scale includes 15 items and evaluates the same five facets as the original version: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity to inner experience, and non-judging of inner experience. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates "never or very rarely true" and 5 indicates "very often or always true". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindfulness and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validated version used in this study has shown a factorial structure consistent with the original scale.

  37. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  38. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  39. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  40. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  41. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: Three months follow up

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  42. Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale - General

    Time frame: Three months follow up

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs will be assessed using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in General Scale. This self-report scale includes 16 items and evaluates three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their perceived satisfaction or frustration regarding these psychological needs. Item scores are summed to obtain a total score. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs and therefore a better outcome. The Spanish validation of the 16-item version has shown adequate psychometric properties.

  43. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  44. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  45. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  46. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  47. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  48. Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Satisfaction with the treatment received will be assessed using the Treatment Received Satisfaction Scale. This self-report scale includes 4 items designed to evaluate whether participants are satisfied with the intervention received and whether they perceive it as effective. Items 1 and 2 are answered using five response options, while items 3 and 4 are answered using four response options. The scale provides three specific components: satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change. A global score is calculated from these components according to the formula proposed by the authors. The global score ranges from 0 to 300, with higher scores indicating greater perceived treatment effectiveness and therefore a better outcome.

  49. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: Baseline

    In the compassion program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

  50. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

  51. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the compassion program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

  52. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: Post-treatment 1 weekend from baseline

    In the relaxation program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

  53. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the compassion program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

  54. Reduced scale Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population (RHSP)

    Time frame: Three-months follow-up]

    In the relaxation program group. Sensory processing sensitivity will be assessed using the Reduced Highly Sensitive Person Scale to the Adult Spanish Population. This self-report scale includes 16 items designed to evaluate sensitivity in Spanish-speaking adults and to explore how sensitivity may influence different aspects of daily life and psychological well-being. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale ranging from 0 to 7, where 0 indicates "totally disagree" and 7 indicates "totally agree". Participants select the response that best reflects their experience. Item scores are summed and divided by the number of items to obtain the final score. Higher scores indicate greater sensory processing sensitivity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Miguel Servet

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Mindfulness-based and Compassion-based Interventions in Anxious-Depressive Symptomatology in Mental Health Services: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2028
First posted
Jul 13, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2026

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