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Foundational Programs to Combat Clinician Stress

Sponsored by Lancaster General Hospital

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.

This study will not only measure psychometric data and cognitive metrics for clinician burnout but also assess physiological marker of wellbeing by collecting Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data and sleep scores. We expect to see significant improvement in psychophysiologic metrics including depression, anxiety, sleep problems, cognitive overload, mindfulness and heart rate variability. The proposed prospective, randomized clinical trial will examine the effects of SKY in a large group of health care clinicians (physician, Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), Physician Assistant (PA), psychologist) within the US, examining the above constructs. Clinicians will be randomized one of 2 arms: SKY or an active control group. This research initiative …

Where this study is enrolling (6)

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts

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  • Princeton Medical Center / Princeton Health affiliated sites

    Plainsboro, New Jersey

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  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Who can participate

Inclusion 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕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, cancer or heart disease).

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