Stress-Busting program for hospital staff shows promise
NCT ID NCT07255313
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a 10-week program called SOULFOOD that combines mind-body techniques, nutrition advice, and relaxation exercises to help healthcare workers at University Medicine Essen build resilience and reduce burnout. About 252 employees with moderate stress levels will participate. The goal is to see if the program improves their ability to cope with stress and can be used as a regular workplace health offering.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SOULFOOD Programme (mind-body medicine, nutrition, relaxation techniques)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could become a standard workplace health tool to help healthcare workers manage stress and prevent burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (252 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. Participants must be motivated to practice at home, which could limit effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health, University Hospital Essen
RECRUITINGEssen, 45145, Germany
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