Can a workplace program boost heart health for care workers?

NCT ID NCT04166643

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a worksite wellness program designed to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health among long-term care workers. 159 staff and residents participated. The program included health promotion and safety education, and researchers also looked at whether healthier staff could positively influence residents' habits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Worksite wellness program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to improve heart health and reduce stress for healthcare workers, and possibly inspire healthier habits in residents.
What could go wrong: This was a small feasibility study, so results may not apply to all workplaces. The program's impact on residents is indirect and uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder occupation-related stress disorder Occupational Stress Risk Reduction Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HEALTHCARE WORKERS LIFESTYLE RISK REDUCTION OCCUPATIONAL STRESS WORKSITE HEALTH PROMOTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland School of Nursing

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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