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Behavioral Intervention

Virtual Tai Chi Easy for Burnout (TCERN Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Carlie M Felion
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if virtual Tai Chi Easy training can help registered nurses with symptoms related to stress, burnout, and the intention to quit their jobs. Nurses will participate in virtual Tai Chi Easy sessions

Who is the study for?
This trial is for registered nurses experiencing symptoms like unexplained medical issues, burnout, stress from trauma or cultural adjustments. Nurses should be willing to participate in virtual Tai Chi Easy sessions for 2 hours weekly and practice individually for an additional 40 minutes per week over a six-week period.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether virtual Tai Chi Easy can help nurses with transition shock, healthcare-related psychological stress, burnout, physical symptom disorders, and thoughts of quitting their job. It involves regular online training sessions and self-practice.
What are the potential side effects?
Tai Chi Easy is a gentle exercise with minimal risk of side effects. Participants may experience typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or fatigue.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Feasibility of Virtual Tai Chi Easy training
Secondary study objectives
Burnout
Intention to Quit
Somatic Symptoms
+2 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete two 60 minute virtual Tai Chi Easy classes per week and practice on their own 10 minutes per day on 4 other days each week for six weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Virtual Tai Chi Easy
2023
N/A
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
536 Previous Clinical Trials
159,657 Total Patients Enrolled
Carlie M FelionPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona
~20 spots leftby Dec 2025