RecruitingBurnout, ProfessionalStress, PsychologicalStress, Physiological
Foundational Programs to Combat Clinician Stress
Eligible age
25–70 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
3 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial in which clinicians from University of Pennsylvania Health Systems (UPHS) including Penn Medicine- Lancaster General Health (LGH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are offered a well-known program to help reduce clinician burnout: Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) Breathing and Sahaj Meditation Intervention.
Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital
You may qualify 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,
- ✓ Willing to do relaxation exercise every day for 4 weeks.
You may not qualify 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,
- ✕ Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
- ✕ Severe valvular heart disease,
Where it's recruiting
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07220421 · last updated 2025-10-23