Desk stretch revolution: 15-Minute workouts slash burnout in hospital staff
NCT ID NCT07269834
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a six-week workplace exercise program for radiologic technologists, who often face high stress and burnout. Nineteen healthy volunteers did 15-20 minute sessions three times a week, focusing on flexibility, balance, and strength. Researchers measured changes in stress, burnout, and quality of life using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Workplace exercise program (flexibility, balance, and strength exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to reduce stress and burnout in hospital workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 19 participants, no control group, and no blinding. Results may not apply to other settings or last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Local Health Unit of Castelo Branco (ULSCB)
Castelo Branco, 6000, Portugal
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