Choice and Autonomy in Learning Mindfulness for Pediatric Residents

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Program Engagement, Treatment Adherence and Compliance, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Physician Burnout, Psychological Well-Being, Meditation, Meditation Training

In brief

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 the design of more flexible and user-centered digital wellness programs that better fit into demanding medical training environments.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07542769

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

42

Starts

2026-04-13

Expected to finish

2027-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-26

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Current categorical pediatrics residents at Northwestern University.
• Preliminary pediatrics residents who intend to continue in pediatrics.
• Willing and able to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• None; all pediatric residents meeting inclusion criteria are eligible.

Where it is running

• McGaw Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.