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NCT Number: NCT07127809

Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital to Reduce Job Burnout Among Nurses

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based intervention can reduce job burnout and enhance psychological capital among hospital nurses. The study will involve female nurses aged 22-50 working in four tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Can mindfulness practice improve nurses' psychological capital (as measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, PCQ-24)? Can it reduce job burnout (as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey, MBI-GS)? Is there a sustained effect over time (2 and 4 months post-intervention)?

Researchers will compare the intervention group (mindfulness practice) with a control group (routine work, no additional intervention) to see if mindfulness leads to measurable improvements in psychological well-being and burnout symptoms.

Participants will:

Complete online questionnaires at baseline,and at 2 and 4 month follow-ups. Engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a mobile app (intervention group only).

Continue their routine work responsibilities throughout the study period.

This study also explores the influence of multilevel psychological capital-at the individual, organizational, and family levels-on nurse burnout, aiming to develop an evidence-based, scalable approach to address nurse mental health in high-stress healthcare environments.

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Key information

Conditions

Burnout Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout, Psychological Mental Health Mindfulness-based Intervention Personal Satisfaction Psychological Capital Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological

Age range

22 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Taizhou central hospital

Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318000, China

About this study

This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention in reducing job burnout among nurses by enhancing their psychological capital. The study adopts a multilevel perspective, examining how individual, organizational (nurse managers), and family (relatives) psychological capital influence nurse burnout.

A total of 1030 participants-including nurses, head nurses, and family members-will complete baseline assessments. Among them, 124 nurses with moderate to high burnout levels will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness intervention group or a control group. The intervention will be delivered via a mobile app and integrated into nurses' daily routines.

Outcomes will be measured at multiple time points using validated tools: Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24), Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). This study will explore both immediate and long-term intervention effects and aims to develop a scalable model for burnout prevention among healthcare professionals.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Registered nurses aged 22-50
  • Employed full-time in tertiary hospitals in Taizhou, China
  • Moderate or high levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey screening)
  • Provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed psychiatric disorders or ongoing psychotropic medication
  • Prior formal mindfulness training
  • Inability to use mobile applications

Treatment and study plan

Mindfulness Practice

Behavioral

Participants in this group will engage in a structured mindfulness practice program delivered via a custom-developed mobile app. The intervention includes guided mindfulness exercises such as meditation, breathing techniques, and body awareness, designed to be practiced daily alongside routine nursing duties. The program aims to enhance psychological capital and reduce job burnout symptoms over a 40-day intervention period, with follow-up assessments at 2 and 4 months post-intervention.

Primary outcomes

  1. Job Burnout Level measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey (MBI-GS)

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

    Evaluate the change in job burnout symptoms (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy) among nurses in the intervention group compared to control.

  2. Psychological Capital Level measured by the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-24)

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

    Assess the change in psychological capital, including self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism among nurses receiving the mindfulness intervention compared to control.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Mindfulness Level measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 40, and 2- and 4-month follow-ups

    Measure changes in mindfulness traits (observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-judging, non-reactivity) following the mindfulness intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taizhou Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University
  • Taizhou University

Registry information

Official study title

A Multilevel Study on the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Targeting Psychological Capital on Job Burnout Among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: MINCAP

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Oct 3, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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