Exercise program for oncology care professionals to reduce burnout
The Cost of Caring: Examining the Role of Exercise in Mitigating Oncology Care Provider Burnout (C4C+)
NA · Nova Scotia Health Authority · NCT05884073
This study is testing whether a 12-week exercise program, where oncology care professionals can choose between circuit training or walking in nature, can help reduce their burnout and improve their well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nova Scotia Health Authority (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Halifax, Nova Scotia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05884073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week exercise intervention designed for oncology care providers experiencing burnout. Participants will choose between two exercise groups: supervised circuit-based resistance training or nature-based walking. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on the well-being of healthcare professionals who care for cancer patients. Group assignment will be based on participant preference, allowing for personalized engagement in the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are oncology care providers aged 18 and older who work within the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program and are willing to engage in low-to-moderate intensity physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who exceed the Canadian physical activity guidelines or have health conditions that prevent safe participation in exercise will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce burnout and improve the mental health of oncology care professionals.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in exercise interventions for healthcare professionals, this specific approach focusing on oncology care providers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older; * Able to speak/write in English; * Must be providing formal care to cancer patients in a clinical setting within the Halifax Municipality; * Actively practicing within the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program; and * Able and willing to engage in low-to-moderate intensity physical activity. Exclusion Criteria: * Exceeding Canadian physical activity guidelines of 150-minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week; and * Any health condition that would preclude safe participation in a new exercise program.
Where this trial is running
Halifax, Nova Scotia and 1 other locations
- Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab — Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (RECRUITING)
- Physical Activity and Cancer (PAC) Lab — Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Melanie Keats, PhD
- Email: melanie.keats@dal.ca
- Phone: 902-494-7173
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Burnout, Caregiver, Compassion Fatigue, oncology health professionals, burnout, exercise, physical activity, nature-based walking