Smartwatch and coach combo tested to shield med students from burnout

NCT ID NCT07342673

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BURNOUT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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