Pumping iron or walking in nature: a new study tests exercise as a burnout fix for cancer caregivers
NCT ID NCT05884073
First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether exercise can reduce burnout in people who care for cancer patients. Seventy oncology care providers will choose between 12 weeks of supervised circuit training or nature walks. Researchers will track how well the program works and if it improves well-being.
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Locations
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Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada
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Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
exercise (circuit-based resistance training or nature-based walking)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help healthcare workers manage stress and prevent burnout.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 70 people, so results may not apply to all caregivers. It also relies on participants sticking with the exercise program.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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