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Can zoom mindfulness beat burnout? small trial tests remote stress relief for hospital staff

NCT ID NCT04594278

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-week remote mindfulness program, delivered via Microsoft Teams, can lower stress and burnout in healthcare professionals at a Toronto hospital. 43 participants will attend weekly one-hour group sessions led by a mindfulness coach. The goal is to see if this approach helps during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mindfulness-based intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, remote way to help healthcare workers manage stress and prevent burnout during crises.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 43 participants from one hospital, so results may not apply to all healthcare workers. It also relies on self-reported stress levels, which can be subjective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * -Employee in the radiation medicine program in UHN * Health Care Professional (Therapist, Nurse, Physician, Resident, Physician assistant, Physician admin assistant) * Over 18 Exclusion Criteria: * Not working at the radiation medicine program at UHN

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Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

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