Integrative medicine for hospital workers affected by war trauma
Official title: Assessing the Impact of Integrative Medicine on Anxiety and Wellbeing of Hospital Workers Exposed Directly or Indirectly to Terror, Trauma or War
Run by Bnai Zion Medical Center · NCT06190964 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bnai Zion Medical Center Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 21, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06190964 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are hospital employees experiencing anxiety or emotional distress related to their exposure to war trauma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not hospital employees or those without symptoms related to trauma exposure may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.