Can 15-Minute yoga breaks save Burned-Out ER staff?

NCT ID NCT07166510

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking short, video-guided yoga or square breathing breaks can reduce burnout among emergency department workers. Seventy-five nurses, doctors, and other staff will be able to take these 15-minute breaks as often as they like for 12 months. The main goal is to see if burnout rates drop after 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

yoga and square breathing practices

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for hospitals to help caregivers manage stress and reduce burnout.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with 75 participants, and the intervention is self-directed, so adherence may vary. Results may not apply to all healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Bordeaux University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, France

  • Poitiers University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France