Integrative medicine for hospital workers affected by war trauma
Assessing the Impact of Integrative Medicine on Anxiety and Wellbeing of Hospital Workers Exposed Directly or Indirectly to Terror, Trauma or War
NA · Bnai Zion Medical Center · NCT06190964
This study is testing if integrative medicine treatments can help hospital workers in Israel who are dealing with anxiety and stress from the trauma of war.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bnai Zion Medical Center (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06190964 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on providing integrative medicine treatments to hospital employees who have been exposed to trauma during the 'Iron Swords' war in Israel. The clinic at Bnai Zion Medical Center aims to address symptoms of anxiety and acute stress disorder among medical staff dealing with the psychological impacts of war and terrorism. Participants will have access to complementary medicine therapies designed to alleviate emotional distress and improve mental health outcomes. The approach is tailored to the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers in high-stress environments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospital employees experiencing anxiety or emotional distress related to their exposure to war trauma.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospital employees or those without symptoms related to trauma exposure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of hospital workers exposed to traumatic events.
How similar studies have performed: While integrative medicine approaches have shown promise in addressing trauma-related symptoms in various populations, this specific application for hospital workers in a war context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hospital employees * Anxiety, emotional distress and/or typical ASD symptoms directly or indirectly related to exposure to the trauma of terrorism or war Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Haifa
- Bnai Zion Medical Center — Haifa, Israel (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Samuel Attias, PhD — Complementary Medicine Service
- Study coordinator: Samuel Attias, PhD
- Email: samuel.attias@b-zion.org.il
- Phone: 972-52-4707304
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: Anxiety, Acute Stress Disorder, Integrative medicine, Hospital workers, War