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Improvisation Workshops for Imposter Syndrome

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Led By Esther Bui, MD

Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

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Study Summary

This trial will explore whether the academic year (e.g., beginning, middle, end) is associated with severity in impostor phenomenon, and if improvisation workshops are a feasible intervention to address this.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for full-time medical trainees at the University of Toronto who feel like impostors despite evidence of their competence. It's not open to those involved in similar improv studies or activities, or part-time students.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if improvisation workshops throughout an academic year can help reduce feelings associated with imposter syndrome among medical trainees, using a scale called CIPS to measure changes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves participation in workshops rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. Participants may experience discomfort or anxiety during social and performance-based activities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Impostor phenomenon score

Secondary outcome measures

Burnout

Perceived stress score

Resilience score

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Improvisation WorkshopsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will take part in an improvisation curriculum containing a uniquely designed series of flexibly-timed improvisation workshops administered during the study period. Using published guidelines, workshops will have groups of approximately 10 study participants and last on average 2 hours under the instruction of an expert medical improvisation facilitator.

Group II: ObservationalActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor

1,468 Previous Clinical Trials

484,319 Total Patients Enrolled

Postgraduate Medical Education, University of TorontoUNKNOWN

Esther Bui, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto

Media Library

Improvisation Workshop Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05230030 — N/A

Imposter Syndrome Research Study Groups: Observational, Improvisation Workshops

Imposter Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Improvisation Workshop Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05230030 — N/A

Improvisation Workshop 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05230030 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many participants have signed up to partake in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov portal, this trial is actively recruiting and began on January 17th 2022 with its most recent amendment being made February 8th of the same year. 90 volunteers are needed at a single medical centre for participation in the study."

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Are there any openings for participants in this investigation?

"Affirmative. Data available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical experiment, which was initially advertised on January 17th 2022 is still recruiting participants. A total of 90 patients need to be enlisted from a single site."

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