Vibrating wristband tested to fight doctor burnout
NCT ID NCT05731856
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 improve well-being for healthcare workers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Apollo wearable device (vibration therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help doctors manage stress and reduce burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 50 participants and no placebo control, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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