Eastern Principles Therapy for Injury Prevention in Nurses
Official title: Prevention of Injuries Among Nurses and Nursing Aides Using Eastern Principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Clinical Trial and Dissemination Research
Run by Bowling Green State University · NCT06813495 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new therapy based on Eastern mindfulness can help nurses and nursing aides in the U.S. and Thailand prevent work-related injuries and reduce stress better than traditional therapy or no treatment at all.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 255 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bowling Green State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bowling Green, Ohio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06813495 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are nurses and nursing aides employed in long-term care facilities within a specified geographic area in the USA or Thailand.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant psychological distress or diagnosed mental health conditions may not benefit from this study and will be referred for alternative treatment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Eastern Principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (EPACT) compared to traditional Western Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a no-treatment control group among nurses and nursing aides in long-term care settings in the USA and Thailand. The study focuses on reducing work-related injuries, stress, and burnout while improving overall well-being and musculoskeletal symptoms. It also investigates high frequency heart rate variability as a predictor of responsiveness to the interventions. The trial aims to provide insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating Eastern mindfulness principles into existing therapeutic frameworks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce work-related injuries and improve the psychological well-being of nurses and nursing aides.
How similar studies have gone: While traditional ACT has shown effectiveness, the integration of Eastern principles in this context is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * USA: Employed as a nurse or nursing aide in a long-term care facility within a 120 mile radius of Bowling Green, Ohio. * Thailand: Employed as a nurse or nursing aide in Chiang Mai, Thailand or Krung Thep Bangkok), Thailand. * At least 18 years of age. * Able to attend scheduled assessment and intervention appointments. Exclusion Criteria: • There are no a-priori exclusion criteria. However, if a participant reports significant psychological distress or a diagnosable mental health condition at the baseline assessment, they will be referred for an alternative treatment.
Where it's running
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Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.