Doctor-to-Doctor coaching may ease burnout in hospitals
NCT ID NCT05251675
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether one-on-one coaching from a fellow physician could reduce burnout symptoms in hospital-based doctors. Fifty-one doctors from Geisinger Clinic took part, with some receiving coaching right away and others after a delay. The study measured changes in emotional exhaustion and work-life balance using standard surveys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physician-led professional coaching
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce burnout among hospital doctors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to all doctors. The coaching effect may be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, United States
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