Status:
COMPLETED
Using Yogic Breathing to Reduce Stress in Anesthesia Personnel As Measured by Hair Cortisol
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Conditions:
Stress
Burnout, Professional
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Mind body exercises have long been used as a way for individuals to reduce stress and improve well-being. Recent studies indicate that yogic breathing (YB, also known as pranayama) could potentially i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All clinical members of the MUSC anesthesia department (Attending physicians, resident physicians, and CRNAs)
Exclusion
- Pregnancy (or anticipated pregnancy)
- chronic steroid use
- inadequate hair length for testing (less than 3cm at the back of the head)
- residents with anticipated graduation within the next one year.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 26 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 7 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04858815
Start Date
April 26 2021
End Date
July 7 2022
Last Update
October 24 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425