Occupation-related stress disorder

This study tests whether a program called Sisters for Heart Health can help farmworker women ages 18-50 reduce stress, feel less isolated, and improve their heart health. Participants will join weekly peer support groups led by trained community health workers for 10 weeks. The s…

This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with therapy can help reduce burnout in doctors. Ten UCSD physicians with long-term burnout symptoms will receive the drug and be monitored for safety and mood changes. It is …

This study explores whether an 8-week Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program can help first responders—like police, firefighters, and EMS—manage trauma-related symptoms. Participants will attend beginner-friendly BJJ classes one to two times per week, while tracking their mood, stress…

This study investigates whether an intensive compassion-based therapy program can reduce burnout and improve well-being in healthcare professionals. Around 180 doctors and nurses with symptoms of burnout, anxiety, depression, or stress will be randomly assigned to either an 8-ses…

This pilot study tests whether an evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) process can reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff. Researchers will work with 5 clinics to identify key burnout drivers and implement targeted solutions. The study will measure changes …

This trial tests whether short, frequent 'exercise snacks'—brief exercise sessions spread throughout the workday—can improve physical fitness, reduce stress and burnout, and boost work performance. Researchers will create personalized exercise videos and menus for employees at Ka…

This randomized trial tests whether a structured, personalized music program (MUSIC CARE©) can reduce care refusal during daily hygiene care in nursing home residents with dementia. Care refusal—resisting bathing, dressing, or medication—is common and stressful for both residents…

This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement called Neuralli Mood for 90 days can help reduce stress, sleep problems, low mood, anxiety, and burnout in adults who experience these issues. Participants take two capsules each day and complete questionnaires before a…

This study tests whether a virtual reality program that teaches mindfulness and emotional regulation can reduce burnout in healthcare workers. One hundred staff from participating hospitals will be randomly assigned to either start the 8-session VR program right away or after a w…

This study tests whether a wearable device called Apollo, which gives off gentle vibrations, can reduce stress and burnout in doctors. Fifty physicians at UPMC will wear the device daily and report their stress and burnout levels. The goal is to see if this simple tool can improv…

This study tests whether a structured 20-hour productivity training program can reduce job stress and improve productivity attitudes among nurses. Seventy nurses will be randomly assigned to either the training group or a control group that receives no training. Researchers will …

This pilot study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) to expose cabin crew to their workplace can help them return to work faster after sick leave due to mental health issues. About 118 participants will either get usual care or usual care plus at least one VR session where t…

This study tests a 10-week program called SOULFOOD that combines mind-body techniques, nutrition advice, and relaxation exercises to help healthcare workers at University Medicine Essen build resilience and reduce burnout. About 252 employees with moderate stress levels will part…

This study tests whether a breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Sahaj Meditation) can reduce burnout and improve well-being in doctors, nurses, and other clinicians. About 180 healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Th…

This study investigates whether sleeping in a cool room helps the body handle heat stress over two consecutive days of simulated physical work in hot conditions. Ten healthy older men will perform work tasks in a hot environment and then recover overnight in either a recommended …

This study looks at whether using a sit-stand desk or an under-desk bike during a 12-hour shift can reduce the amount of time emergency dispatchers spend sitting. Thirty-six dispatchers will try each setup for one day, and their movement will be tracked with activity monitors. Th…

Researchers at the University of Athens are studying burnout among ICU doctors, nurses and psychologists who take part in the EPIC tele-palliative-care program. About 100 clinicians from 28 intensive care units complete the same four-part survey twice: once during usual care and …

This study follows people who received inpatient treatment for stress-related conditions like depression, adjustment disorder, or burnout. Researchers will track their health and work ability for up to three years after discharge, using online questionnaires. The goal is to under…

This study tests whether short visual analog scales — simple 100-millimeter lines where people mark their level of burnout, anxiety, job demands, and satisfaction — can give the same information as lengthy, validated questionnaires. Researchers will ask 120 working adults to comp…

This study follows about 800 internal medicine residents in Switzerland over several years to track their well-being, mental health, and career decisions. Participants complete annual surveys covering stress, burnout, depression, sleep, empathy, and work-life balance. The goal is…

This study looks at whether low oxygen levels (like at high altitudes) increase the risk of heat stress during moderate work in hot environments. Twenty healthy young and older men will walk on a treadmill in a hot room, once with normal oxygen and once with low oxygen. Researche…

This study compares early maladaptive schemas—deep-seated negative patterns from childhood—in healthcare professionals with burnout, healthcare professionals without burnout, and non-healthcare workers with burnout. By analyzing questionnaire scores, researchers aim to identify m…

This study tests whether a special training program called mastery learning can improve how anesthesiology residents handle difficult conversations with patients and families. Residents are randomly assigned to either the mastery training or standard learning. Researchers then me…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) scribe can reduce the time and effort doctors spend on medical notes during patient visits. The AI listens to the conversation and drafts a note, which the doctor then reviews. Researchers will compare this to the usual way…

This study looks at how migraine headaches relate to pain sensitivity, work stress, and muscle pain in people who work at desks. Researchers will compare 159 office workers with and without migraine to find connections that could lead to better workplace health. The goal is to un…

This study looks at occupational stress in surgeons and musicians by using wearable brain monitors, saliva tests, and questionnaires. Researchers want to understand how these demanding jobs affect the body and mind. The study involves 20 adults and is run by MD Anderson Cancer Ce…

This study aims to develop and test a supervision strategy for clinical supervisors in substance use disorder treatment programs. The goal is to reduce counselor burnout and turnover, and improve their well-being and performance. About 43 supervisors and counselors from residenti…