Healthy Under Stress mindfulness and lifestyle program to reduce stress

Effect of a Mindfulnes Program "Healthy Under Stress" on Stress and Stress-associated Parameters: A Prospective Intervention Study

NA · University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT06431087

This eight-week mindfulness and healthy lifestyle program tries to reduce perceived stress in employees, patients, and family members connected with the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus and Bosch Health Campus by teaching mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and communication skills.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen (other)
Locations1 site (Stuttgart, Baden Würtenberg)
Trial IDNCT06431087 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

Participants complete a baseline visit and then attend eight weekly two-hour group sessions covering mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, relaxation techniques, stressor management, communication, and social support. The main outcome is change in perceived stress measured with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) at the end of the program and again three months after baseline. The intervention is delivered in-person at the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus and is open to the hospital community who can give informed consent and speak German. Those with medical or mental conditions that would prevent safe participation or who are enrolled in similar behavioral studies are excluded.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are employees, patients, or family members of the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus and Bosch Health Campus who report subjective stress, can consent, and have sufficient German language skills to participate.

Not a fit: People with physical or mental conditions that prevent participation, those who cannot speak German, or those already in other behavioral or complementary-intervention studies are unlikely to benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower perceived stress and improve coping and day-to-day wellbeing for participants.

How similar studies have performed: Previous mindfulness- and lifestyle-based programs have shown reductions in perceived stress in multiple trials, so this approach builds on existing evidence rather than being entirely novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Employees, patients and family members of the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus (RBK) and Bosch Health Campus of all specialties.
* Informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Physical or mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator does not allow the patient to participate in the study.
* Participation in other clinical studies with behavioral, psychological or complementary medical interventions.
* Insufficient knowledge of the German language.

Where this trial is running

Stuttgart, Baden Würtenberg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Subjective Stress, Mindfulness, Healthy Lifestyle

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.