HeartMath program to reduce stress and improve emotional health in ICU nurses
Resilience as a Journey, Not a Destination: The Feasibility of Applying HeartMath to Stress, Emotional Vitality and Sense of Coherence Among Intensive Care Units Nurses.
This study tests if a special program called HeartMath can help ICU nurses reduce stress and improve their emotional health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Damanhour University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Damanhūr, Damanhour and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06849388 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of the HeartMath intervention program on stress levels, emotional vitality, and sense of coherence among nurses working in intensive care units. The intervention consists of seven sessions, each lasting 45-60 minutes, where participants learn techniques such as Heart-Focused Breathing and Quick Coherence. The program aims to equip nurses with tools to manage stress and enhance their emotional well-being through structured sessions and personal practice plans.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nurses working in selected intensive care units who are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Nurses who refuse to participate in the study will not receive any benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the emotional health and stress management skills of ICU nurses.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific HeartMath approach may be novel, similar interventions focusing on stress reduction in healthcare professionals have shown positive outcomes in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nurses who work in selected intensive care units and agree to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses who refuse to participate in this study
Where this trial is running
Damanhūr, Damanhour and 1 other locations
- Faculty of Nursing — Damanhūr, Damanhour, Egypt (Recruiting)
- Damanhour university — Damanhūr, Egypt (Recruiting)
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.