Can a 'Playbook' and coaching cure doctor burnout? VA tests new approach

NCT ID NCT06456021

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a 'Relational Playbook' combined with leadership coaching could help reduce burnout among cardiology teams at six VA hospitals. Ten staff members participated, using the playbook's resources and interventions to improve their work environment. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-received, not yet to prove it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: The Relational Playbook (a set of resources and interventions) plus leadership coaching
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a practical tool for healthcare teams to reduce burnout and improve workplace culture.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to other settings. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, so it's too early to know if it actually reduces burnout.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BURNOUT HEALTH WORKFORCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States

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