About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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,
Disqualifiers
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),
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) Breathing and Sahaj Meditation
- Health Education Program (HEP)
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Lancaster General Hospital
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator