Clinical trial for Burnout, Professional
Official title Foundational Programs to Combat Clinician Stress
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07220421
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a breathing and meditation program can lower burnout and stress in clinicians.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a clinician working at UPHS, Lancaster General Health, or Massachusetts General Hospital.
- What's involved
- You would learn and practice Sudarshan Kriya Yoga breathing and Sahaj Meditation. You will attend study sessions and do the practices at home.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 25 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 25-70 years of age,
- UPHS or MGH clinician (physician, APP, CRNP, PA, psychologist),
- Access to smart phone and internet,
- Ability to give informed consent,
- Interested in wearing an Oura ring and being part of a study to evaluate breath and meditation-derived exercises,
You likely can't join if
- Currently maintaining a regular/daily mind-body program practice (eg. meditation, yoga or breathing techniques),
- Atrial fibrillation,
- Pacemaker/defibrillator,
- Untreated or severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\>=30),
- History of diaphragm paralysis,
- Unable or unwilling to complete the workshop,
See the full eligibility criteria
- 25-70 years of age,
- UPHS or MGH clinician (physician, APP, CRNP, PA, psychologist),
- Access to smart phone and internet,
- Ability to give informed consent,
- Interested in wearing an Oura ring and being part of a study to evaluate breath and meditation-derived exercises,
- Willing to do relaxation exercise every day for 4 weeks.
- Currently maintaining a regular/daily mind-body program practice (eg. meditation, yoga or breathing techniques),
- Atrial fibrillation,
- Pacemaker/defibrillator,
- Untreated or severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI\>=30),
- History of diaphragm paralysis,
- Unable or unwilling to complete the workshop,
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
- Severe valvular heart disease,
- Prior or planned chest/abdominal or nasal/facial surgery within 6 months,
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder), active substance use, seizure disorder or major somatic illness (uncontrolled hypertension, lung disease, liver disease...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 25 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States; Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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