Burnout Syndrome in the Intensive Care Unit Before and During a Palliative Care Trial
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS · Jul 7, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This study is looking at burnout, which means feeling very tired, stressed, or emotionally worn out, among doctors, nurses, and psychologists who work in intensive care units (ICUs). The goal is to see if a special program called EPIC, which includes online training and remote support focused on palliative care (care that helps patients with serious illnesses feel more comfortable), can help reduce burnout and improve how these healthcare workers care for themselves. Participants will fill out a detailed survey twice—once before the program starts and once while it’s happening—to share their experiences with work stress, feelings of exhaustion, and how kind they are to themselves.
To join, you need to be an ICU doctor, nurse, or advanced practice provider who has been working in one of the participating ICUs for at least three months and is willing to complete both surveys. Temporary staff or those on leave during the survey times cannot participate. Taking part means you’ll provide information about your work life, stress, and feelings through a questionnaire, helping researchers understand how this palliative care program might support ICU staff better. This study has not started recruiting yet, but it aims to improve the well-being of those caring for very sick patients in the ICU.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • ICU clinicians (nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers) actively caring for critically ill patients
- • Employed in participating ICUs for ≥3 months prior to study start
- • Willing to complete both pre- and during-intervention surveys
- • Consent to participate in educational tele-palliative care trial
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Locum tenens or temporary staff not continuously assigned to the unit
- • Clinicians on leave (medical, parental, or extended leave) during either survey period
- • Prior enrollment in similar palliative care training within past 6 months
About University Of Athens
The University of Athens, a leading institution in medical research and education, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a robust infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team of experts, the university focuses on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit patient care. Its commitment to ethical standards and rigorous methodologies ensures that all trials conducted under its auspices adhere to the highest principles of research integrity. By fostering collaboration with national and international partners, the University of Athens aims to contribute significantly to the global medical community and improve health outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Athens, , Greece
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported