Foundational Programs to Combat Clinician Stress

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-70
SponsorLancaster General Hospital

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

180 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Lancaster General Hospital

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborator