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Can a phone app help doctors beat burnout?

NCT ID NCT05931432

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

Summary

This study tested a digital program to support the mental health of doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic. 293 physicians from Penn Medicine took part. The program included text messages, resource support, and peer groups. Researchers measured changes in well-being, depression, anxiety, and job satisfaction.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

293 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age; * Interest in participating in an 18 month study and willing to complete regular surveys; * Regular, daily access to a phone with texting capabilities * Identify as a Physician at Penn Medicine; Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age; * Not willing to sign informed consent document for an 18 month study; * No access to a phone with texting capabilities; * Not a Physician at Penn Medicine

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression Personal Satisfaction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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