Examination of a Self-Compassion Course for Healthcare Providers Working With People With Multiple Sclerosis
Opening soon NCT07097402
Run by Robert Simpson · for 18 and older · All sexes · accepts healthy volunteers
What this study is about
Clinical staff working with people with multiple sclerosis often face emotional fatigue and high levels of burnout. The Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course is an evidence-based intervention that teaches participants how to meet distress with kindness and care. This study will recruit up to 40 staff from the Barlo MS Clinic at St. Michael's Hospital to take part in a 6-week, 6-session Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities course. Participants will be asked to complete surveys before and after the course to understand the effects of the course on a range of outcomes. Participants will be invited to take part in one qualitative interview on their perspectives on the course.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Aged 18 years or older
- Able to understand spoken and written English
- Current professional affiliation with the Barlo MS clinic
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Severe active mental health impairment (psychosis, suicidality)
Where this trial is running
- Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Robert Simpson, PhD · 416-360-4000 · robert.simpson@uhn.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07097402.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.