Walking or weights: study tests exercise as burnout cure for cancer caregivers

NCT ID NCT05884073

First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a 12-week exercise program can help reduce burnout and compassion fatigue in healthcare workers who care for cancer patients. About 70 participants will choose between supervised circuit-based resistance training or nature-based walking. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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