Vital Coach A Study of Resiliency in Medical Students Using Wearable Technology and Personalized Wellness Coaching

What this Trial Is About

Medical students often start their training with better psychological and physiological health than others their age. However, by the time they graduate, many experience increased rates of depression, anxiety, and physical stress due to long study hours, exams, and the emotional challenges of patient care. This research addresses this health concern by evaluating a new coaching and biometric feedback program aimed at building resilience before clinical rotations begin. The study tests Arena Strive, a digital coaching platform that combines asynchronous coaching, two virtual sessions with a high-performance medicine coach, wearable sensor data, and a specialized curriculum adapted for frontline healthcare workers. This program is designed to help medical students manage stress and improve their wellbeing during scheduled academic challenges. Participants will be monitored weekly for heart rate variability, resting heart rate, sleep duration, and sleep consistency over 13 weeks. They will also complete questionnaires to assess perceived stress and burnout at specific times. The study includes wearable data collection and virtual coaching to track physiological stress and recovery while supporting students in developing personalized resilience skills.

Vital Coach: A Study of Resiliency in Medical Students