Smartwatch and coach combo tested to shield med students from burnout
NCT ID NCT07342673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a digital coaching platform paired with a wearable sensor could help first-year medical students build resilience and reduce burnout. Thirty-six students used the Arena Strive app, had two virtual coaching sessions, and wore a device to track heart rate and sleep. The goal was to see if this approach could improve stress levels, sleep quality, and overall well-being during the intense early years of medical training.
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Active substance
digital coaching platform with wearable sensors
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to help medical students manage stress and avoid burnout before it starts.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (36 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The coaching and wearable approach may not work for everyone.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States