Occupational disorder

This trial tests whether aerobic exercise or resistance exercise can improve lung function in male quarry workers who have breathing problems from years of dust exposure. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: aerobic training, resistance training, or a co…

This study tests whether a program called Sisters for Heart Health can help farmworker women ages 18-50 reduce stress, feel less isolated, and improve their heart health. Participants will join weekly peer support groups led by trained community health workers for 10 weeks. The s…

This study tests whether an educational program on ergonomics—covering proper posture, stretching, and work habits—can reduce work-related muscle and joint pain in dental healthcare workers in Dubai government hospitals. About 110 workers will be split into two groups: one receiv…

This trial tests whether a non-invasive cooling device worn like a headband can protect the inner ear from noise-induced hearing loss. Firefighters will use the device for 30 minutes immediately after their shifts over a year. Researchers will compare hearing outcomes between tho…

This study will test whether short office massages—on the head, neck, or hands—can lower chronic stress in women with sedentary jobs. 140 participants will receive 15-minute massages twice a week for four weeks, while a control group rests quietly. Researchers will measure stress…

This trial tests whether short, frequent 'exercise snacks'—brief exercise sessions spread throughout the workday—can improve physical fitness, reduce stress and burnout, and boost work performance. Researchers will create personalized exercise videos and menus for employees at Ka…

This randomized trial tests whether a structured, personalized music program (MUSIC CARE©) can reduce care refusal during daily hygiene care in nursing home residents with dementia. Care refusal—resisting bathing, dressing, or medication—is common and stressful for both residents…

This pilot study tested whether a four-week online ergonomic training and hand exercise program is practical and beneficial for office workers. Thirty-five desk-based workers participated, doing supervised hand exercises twice a week plus home practice. Researchers measured grip …

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement called Neuralli Mood for 90 days can help reduce stress, sleep problems, low mood, anxiety, and burnout in adults who experience these issues. Participants take two capsules each day and complete questionnaires before a…

This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with therapy can help reduce burnout in doctors. Ten UCSD physicians with long-term burnout symptoms will receive the drug and be monitored for safety and mood changes. It is …

This study investigates whether an intensive compassion-based therapy program can reduce burnout and improve well-being in healthcare professionals. Around 180 doctors and nurses with symptoms of burnout, anxiety, depression, or stress will be randomly assigned to either an 8-ses…

This study tests whether a virtual reality program that teaches mindfulness and emotional regulation can reduce burnout in healthcare workers. One hundred staff from participating hospitals will be randomly assigned to either start the 8-session VR program right away or after a w…

This study tests whether acupuncture can relieve symptoms of Gulf War Illness, a condition causing long-term health problems in veterans who served in the Gulf region. Two hundred veterans will be split into two groups: one gets acupuncture twice a week for six months, the other …

This study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…

This study tests whether a wearable device called Apollo, which gives off gentle vibrations, can reduce stress and burnout in doctors. Fifty physicians at UPMC will wear the device daily and report their stress and burnout levels. The goal is to see if this simple tool can improv…

This study tests whether a structured 20-hour productivity training program can reduce job stress and improve productivity attitudes among nurses. Seventy nurses will be randomly assigned to either the training group or a control group that receives no training. Researchers will …

This study tests a 4-month coaching program for pregnant or recently postpartum doctors-in-training. Half the participants get one-on-one and group coaching sessions; the other half do not. Researchers will measure burnout, well-being, and confidence through surveys at the start,…

This pilot study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) to expose cabin crew to their workplace can help them return to work faster after sick leave due to mental health issues. About 118 participants will either get usual care or usual care plus at least one VR session where t…

This study tests a 10-week program called SOULFOOD that combines mind-body techniques, nutrition advice, and relaxation exercises to help healthcare workers at University Medicine Essen build resilience and reduce burnout. About 252 employees with moderate stress levels will part…

This study tests whether a breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sahaj Meditation) can reduce burnout and improve well-being in doctors, nurses, and other clinicians. About 180 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Th…

This pilot study tests whether an evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) process can reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff. Researchers will work with 5 clinics to identify key burnout drivers and implement targeted solutions. The study will measure changes …

This study tests a program called FOREST that teaches positive emotion skills to staff working in gun violence prevention. The goal is to reduce burnout, anxiety, and depression, and improve well-being and job retention. One hundred employees from UCAN in Chicago will take part o…

This study follows people who received inpatient treatment for stress-related conditions like depression, adjustment disorder, or burnout. Researchers will track their health and work ability for up to three years after discharge, using online questionnaires. The goal is to under…

This study tests whether short visual analog scales — simple 100-millimeter lines where people mark their level of burnout, anxiety, job demands, and satisfaction — can give the same information as lengthy, validated questionnaires. Researchers will ask 120 working adults to comp…

This study tests a training program called ASCEND, developed by the World Health Organization, for supervisors in Dutch small and medium-sized businesses. The goal is to help supervisors better support their employees' mental health, reduce stigma, and improve workplace well-bein…

This study follows about 800 internal medicine residents in Switzerland over several years to track their well-being, mental health, and career decisions. Participants complete annual surveys covering stress, burnout, depression, sleep, empathy, and work-life balance. The goal is…

This study looks at whether low oxygen levels (like at high altitudes) increase the risk of heat stress during moderate work in hot environments. Twenty healthy young and older men will walk on a treadmill in a hot room, once with normal oxygen and once with low oxygen. Researche…

This study compares early maladaptive schemas—deep-seated negative patterns from childhood—in healthcare professionals with burnout, healthcare professionals without burnout, and non-healthcare workers with burnout. By analyzing questionnaire scores, researchers aim to identify m…

This study tests whether a special training program called mastery learning can improve how anesthesiology residents handle difficult conversations with patients and families. Residents are randomly assigned to either the mastery training or standard learning. Researchers then me…

This study looks at whether using a sit-stand desk or an under-desk bike during a 12-hour shift can reduce the amount of time emergency dispatchers spend sitting. Thirty-six dispatchers will try each setup for one day, and their movement will be tracked with activity monitors. Th…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) scribe can reduce the time and effort doctors spend on medical notes during patient visits. The AI listens to the conversation and drafts a note, which the doctor then reviews. Researchers will compare this to the usual way…

This observational study will enroll up to one million adults to understand how health, environment, and lifestyle affect aging and disease. Researchers will link participants' clinical data with information from public records, such as pollution and social factors, to create a d…

This study looks at how migraine headaches relate to pain sensitivity, work stress, and muscle pain in people who work at desks. Researchers will compare 159 office workers with and without migraine to find connections that could lead to better workplace health. The goal is to un…

This study will survey 2,000 medical residents in Paris hospitals about their physical and mental health, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and sexual health. Researchers aim to find out how many residents have health issues and how well they access care. The goal is to imp…

This study looks at occupational stress in surgeons and musicians by using wearable brain monitors, saliva tests, and questionnaires. Researchers want to understand how these demanding jobs affect the body and mind. The study involves 20 adults and is run by MD Anderson Cancer Ce…

This study surveys 90 dentists and dental specialists to find out how common muscle and bone pain is in their job. Participants fill out a questionnaire about pain in different body areas and their knowledge of ergonomics. The goal is to identify which body parts are most affecte…

This study tests whether a 2-hour Stress First Aid training, plus monthly virtual meetings, can reduce burnout and increase social support for 500 substance use outreach workers in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and tribal areas. Participants are randomly assig…

This study follows 200 adults who had a broken bone or joint injury to see what helps them return to work within a year. Researchers will look at injury severity, pain, workplace changes, and support like disability recognition. The goal is to find gaps in care and improve how ho…

This study aims to develop and test a supervision strategy for clinical supervisors in substance use disorder treatment programs. The goal is to reduce counselor burnout and turnover, and improve their well-being and performance. About 43 supervisors and counselors from residenti…