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A Pilot Study Using Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation With Life Coaching to Reduce Burnout Symptoms in Healthcare Workers
Led by Roswell Park Cancer Institute · Updated on 2026-04-15
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the combined effect of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) and group life coaching sessions to reduce symptoms of burnout and moral distress among oncology healthcare workers. Burnout includes emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, while moral distress involves knowing the right action but being unable to carry it out due to constraints. This study also aims to assess whether these interventions can improve resilience and increase employee retention in this group. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the first 6 weeks, one group uses the CES device daily for one hour, five days a week, while attending virtual group life coaching sessions and watching video assignments three times at weeks 1, 3, and 6. At week 7, they switch to a sham device and continue the same schedule for another 6 weeks. The second group starts with the sham device and crosses over to the CES device after week 7, following the same schedule and coaching sessions. During the study, participants attend three in-person one-hour appointments at weeks 1, 6, and 12 for assessments. Researchers collect self-reported data on burnout symptoms, moral distress, resilience, and employment retention at baseline, 6 weeks, and 13 weeks. Participants' adherence to daily device use and coaching activities is monitored. The study duration spans 13 weeks with ongoing evaluations to measure the impact of the interventions on healthcare workers' well-being and job retention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Electrotherapy Stimulation Together With Life Coaching for the Support of Burnout Symptoms in Healthcare Workers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 21 and 75 years old
- Patient-facing healthcare workers such as medical doctors, advanced practice providers, or nurses
- Experiencing burnout symptoms defined by a specific score on the Mini-Z II Survey
- Working on the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus
- Able to attend three in-person appointments at weeks 1, 6, and 12
- Able to use the CES device daily for one hour, five days a week
- Agree not to use the CES device in bath or shower despite water resistance
- Able to read and write in English
- Have access to a computer with internet and email
- Able to attend three virtual group life coaching sessions via Zoom
- Able to complete three video assignments within set weeks
- Understand the investigational nature and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or nursing individuals (pregnancy verified by urine test if applicable)
- History of Meniere's disease, vertigo, seizure disorder, pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, cochlear implant, or any electrical implant that cannot be turned off
- Unable to tolerate minimum stimulation during device training
- Any medical or psychiatric condition deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator or study physician
- Unwilling or unable to follow study protocol requirements
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
3 visits (in-person) at weeks 1, 6, and 12
Duration - 13 weeks
Participants use either the Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) device or a sham device daily for one hour, five days per week, combined with virtual group life coaching sessions and video assignments during the first 6 weeks. Then participants switch to the other device for the next 6 weeks while continuing coaching and assignments.
Daily device use 5 days per week for 13 weeks; 3 virtual group coaching sessions during weeks 1, 3, and 6
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14263
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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