RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05731856

Impact of Heart Rate Variability Modulation on Stress Management Among Physicians

Impact of Heart Rate Variability Modulation on Stress and Recovery Among Physicians

Sponsor

Michelle Thompson

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Burnout, Professional

Summary

The purpose of this research is to examine a wearable device called Apollo that emits gentle vibrations found to benefit mood, energy, and focus. We want to understand how it affects burnout in physicians.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

UPMC attending physicians and residents. The participants must have either IOS or Android phones.

Exclusion Criteria2

Unwillingness or inability to participate in the study
Currently own an Apollo device

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Interventions

DEVICEApollo Wearable

Participants will be provided with the Apollo wearable device and asked to install the study mobile application on their mobile phones. Participants will use the Apollo for at least 30 minutes after waking up and at least 30 minutes before bed on the corresponding settings for those times of the day. They will be given the Apollo Device TVS (10-200 Hz) to borrow, which they will be instructed to wear daily. They will be asked to wear the device until all study data is collected.