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Study identifier: NCT07542769 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Choice and Autonomy in Learning Mindfulness for Pediatric Residents

Condition: Program Engagement · Treatment Adherence and Compliance · Mindfulness  ·  Sponsor: Northwestern University

PhaseNA
Planned participants42
Who can joinAll sexes, N/A to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

This study is a pilot clinical trial designed to evaluate a flexible, online mindfulness program for pediatric residents. Medical training can be stressful, and although mindfulness programs are often offered to support well-being, many are either in-person or follow a fixed format that may not fit individual schedules or preferences. This study will test a digital mindfulness program called Wakeful, which allows participants to complete the course at their own pace. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will be able to choose the length of their mindfulness program (3, 5, or 7 weeks), while the other group will be assigned a program length without a choice. The goal is to understand whether giving participants a choice improves how often they use the program, how satisfied they are with it, and whether they complete it. The main outcomes of this study focus on how participants interact with the program, including how many sessions they complete, how often they practice mindfulness on their own, and how useful and relevant they find the program. The study will also look at overall satisfaction and how many participants drop out before finishing. In addition, the study will explore whether participants report changes in mindfulness and compassion for others, although it is not designed to determine clinical improvements in mental health. By understanding how pediatric residents engage with different program formats, this study aims to inform th…

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Talk to the study team

Jason T Tsichlis, MD, MS  ·  312-227-4000  ·  jtsichlis@luriechildrens.org

Gabrielle Osher  ·  312-227-4000  ·  gabrielle.osher@northwestern.edu

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Locations (1)

McGaw Medical CenterChicago, Illinois, United StatesRecruiting

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