Zen den trial aims to beat nurse burnout with cozy rooms and music

NCT ID NCT07018609

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests two simple ways to help nurses and healthcare staff feel less stressed at work: a relaxing 'Zen Den' room with soft lighting and calming scents, and short music therapy sessions. About 300 employees and students at Penn State Health will try these options and report if they feel more energized, less isolated, and better able to handle challenges. The goal is to see if these easy-to-set-up interventions can make a real difference in workplace burnout.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Zen Den relaxation space and music therapy sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, hospitals could adopt these simple, low-cost interventions to help reduce burnout and improve well-being for healthcare workers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study measuring subjective feelings, not hard health outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals or staff, and the benefits might fade over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological

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BURN OUT NURSES

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