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Can biofeedback or movement therapy ease nurse burnout?

NCT ID NCT07827092

Symptom relief Sponsor: ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare two six-week stress-management programs for female hospital nurses and midwives: heart rate variability biofeedback and eurythmy therapy. Participants are assigned at random to one program. Before and after, questionnaires and heart rate measurements track changes in burnout, stress, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
heart rate variability biofeedback and eurythmy therapy
What this could lead to
If one approach works better, hospitals could offer nurses and midwives a practical way to lower burnout and improve sleep. That could help staff stay well in a job with heavy emotional demands.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 24 participants, so results may not apply to all nurses or midwives. Both programs take daily practice, and some people may not stick with them long enough to see a benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

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Started

Jan 2012

Finished

Mar 2012

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent; Female; Working as a nurse or midwife Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac pacemaker; Severe cardiac arrhythmias (assessed based on medical history)

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Conditions

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Burnout, Psychological insomnia Occupational Stress

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The study compares HRV biofeedback and eurythmy therapy as stress management interventions in female hospital nurses and midwives

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ARCIM Institute

    Filderstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, 70794, Germany