Burnout and Well-Being in Healthcare Workers Participating in Workplace Yoga

NCT07786584 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: CEL/U59/26
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate changes in burnout, perceived stress, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, and psychological well-being among healthcare workers participating in a workplace yoga program. Healthcare professionals are frequently exposed to high emotional demands, workload pressure, irregular shifts, and substantial clinical responsibilities, which may increase the risk of work-related stress and burnout. Workplace-based mind-body activities, including yoga, may support emotional regulation, physical recovery, stress management, and professional well-being. Using a prospective pre-post observational design, participants will undergo a multidimensional psychological assessment before starting the workplace yoga program and after completing the 10-week program. The evaluation will include measures of burnout, coping strategies, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and satisfaction with the program. The findings are expected to improve understanding of the potential association between participation in workplace yoga activities and changes in psychological and occupational well-being among healthcare workers. The results may also provide useful information for the development of organizational initiatives aimed at promoting employee well-being and preventing burnout in healthcare settings.

Conditions

Burnout; Yoga Therapy; Occupational Burnout

Keywords

healthcare workers; burnout; coping strategies; Psychological Well-Being; Organizational Well-Being

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological assessment

  Change in Burnout Levels Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI)

  Baseline and 10 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Healthcare workers

Burnout

Behavioral: psychological assessment

Interventions

psychological assessment BEHAVIORAL

Standardized and ad hoc test battery for comprehensive psychological assessment

Healthcare workers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The sample size was determined on the basis of a prior calculation carried out using the G\*Power software for a pre-post within-subject comparison (t-test for paired data, two-tailed). Assuming a moderate expected effect on the change in burnout scores (Cohen's d = 0.5), a significance level of α = 0.05 and a statistical power (1-β) of 0.95, the required number of participants is 54 subjects with complete measurements at T0 and T1. However, taking into account the possibility of drop-outs, absences exceeding 30% of the sessions or failure to complete the questionnaires at the follow-up, a loss rate of between 15% and 20% is assumed. Based on this estimate, it is therefore anticipated that a total of approximately 65-70 healthcare professionals will be recruited.

You may qualify if:

• Healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and healthcare support workers.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Voluntary participation in the workplace yoga program.
• Availability to attend at least 70% of the scheduled yoga sessions.
• Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Medical or physical conditions contraindicating participation in yoga, according to the institutional procedures governing the workplace program.
• Inability to provide informed consent.
• Expected attendance at fewer than 70% of the scheduled sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo: lead

Study Sites (1)

Irccs Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

Messina, Maine, 98066, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological; Burnout, Professional; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Occupational Stress; Occupational Diseases; Personal Satisfaction

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head psychologist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2026
• First Posted: August 26, 2026
• Study Start: May 20, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 20, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 20, 2027
• Last Updated: August 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)