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Virtual Team Exercise for Burnout (MedMotion Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 and 6 months

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MedMotion Trial Summary

This trial will study whether improved mental and emotional well-being can be achieved through team-based, virtual exercise for medical professionals.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for medical students at Harvard and residents, fellows, or attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital. It aims to see if virtual team exercises can help with job stress and burnout. People not affiliated with these institutions cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

Participants will engage in virtual team-based exercise programs over six months to determine if this activity reduces feelings of burnout and improves their sense of community and mentorship connections.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves exercise, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness, fatigue, or minor injuries. The virtual aspect minimizes risks associated with in-person gatherings.

MedMotion Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 and 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 and 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change from Baseline Burnout (Mayo) at 3 months

Change from Baseline Burnout (Mayo) at 6 months

Change from Baseline Burnout at 3 months

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in Baseline Comfortability at work at 3 months

Change in Baseline Comfortability at work at 6 months

Change in Baseline Exercise at 3 months

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MedMotion Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

6 months of virtual, team-based exercise

Group II: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

3 months of usual exercise and then 3 months of virtual, team-based exercise

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)Lead Sponsor

195 Previous Clinical Trials

1,315,623 Total Patients Enrolled

Massachusetts General HospitalOTHER

2,928 Previous Clinical Trials

13,197,933 Total Patients Enrolled

Logan Briggs, BAStudy DirectorHarvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the main goals of this research endeavor?

"The primary goal of this study, assessed over 0 and 6 months is to determine the alteration in Burnout (Mayo) scores. Secondary criteria include changes in Comfortability at work from 3 to 6 months, enrollment into FitRankings platform with MET minutes tracking and finally a comparison between baseline comfortability levels versus those found at 6 month post-treatment."

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Are there opportunities for volunteers to participate in this research endeavor?

"Clinicialtrials.gov reports that this medical study, initially posted on July 18th 2021, is no longer enrolling patients in its research. However, there are 185 other clinical trials currently recruiting volunteers just now."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Effect of Community Building Through Virtual, Team-Based Exercise on Burnout

Kerri Palamara McGrath, M.D. 2021. "The Effect of Community Building Through Virtual, Team-Based Exercise on Burnout". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05194410.