Doctors and nurses try ancient breathing technique to fight burnout

NCT ID NCT07220421

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests if a breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sahaj Meditation) can reduce burnout and improve well-being in healthcare workers. About 180 doctors, nurses, and other clinicians will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Participants will practice relaxation exercises daily for 4 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in burnout, heart rate, and sleep using a wearable ring.

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  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

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    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602, United States

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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  • Pennsylvania Hospital

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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  • Princeton Medical Center / Princeton Health affiliated sites

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    Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536, United States

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