Exercise Intervention for Nurse Well-being

(WELL_NURSE Trial)

Overseen By Andrea Brennan, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: AdventHealth

Disqualifiers: Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 5

20 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the study team or your doctor.

What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for nurse well-being?

Research shows that exercise programs can help reduce anxiety, depression, and occupational stress among nurses, improving their overall well-being and quality of life. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is exercise intervention generally safe for nurses?

Exercise interventions, such as Zumba and web-based programs, have been studied in nurses and generally show positive effects on health without significant safety concerns. These programs can improve physical fitness, reduce sick leave, and lower blood pressure, indicating they are safe and beneficial for nurses. ^{1 2 4 6 7}

How does the exercise training group treatment differ from other treatments for nurse well-being?

The exercise training group treatment is unique because it involves a structured physical activity program specifically designed for nurses, aiming to improve their physical fitness and mental health, such as reducing anxiety and depression. Unlike other treatments that might focus on medication or counseling, this approach uses regular exercise sessions to enhance overall well-being and work-related quality of life. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a randomized, wait-list control pilot study to analyze the impact of a 12-week exercise training intervention on post-traumatic growth and whole-person well-being (mental health, physical health, spiritual well-being, perceived social support, and occupational health) among shift-working acute care nurses within AdventHealth.

Research Team

Andrea Brennan, PhD

Principal Investigator

AdventHealth

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for acute care nurses aged 21-65, working shifts at AdventHealth, who are weight stable and speak English. They must consent to participate and commit to a 12-week exercise program. Excluded are pregnant women, those with certain chronic diseases or recent major surgery, participants in other drug studies within the last month, individuals with cardiovascular issues or malignancies not deemed cured (except some skin cancers), anyone exercising more than once weekly or diagnosed with sleep disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

Understands the procedures and agrees to participate by giving written informed consent

I am between 21 and 65 years old.

Nurse working in an AdventHealth inpatient acute care setting

Exclusion Criteria

I have a bleeding disorder.

Participation in studies involving investigational drug(s) within 30 days prior to Screening

Positive urine pregnancy test prior to DEXA scan

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

90 minutes

1 visit (in-person)

Baseline Assessments

Participants complete baseline assessments after successful screening

7 hours

1 visit (in-person)

Exercise Training

Participants undergo a 12-week exercise program or are placed in a wait-list control group

12 weeks

Multiple visits (in-person and virtual)

Post-Intervention

Participants undergo repeat assessments of Phase II outcomes

7 hours

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

A subset of psychometric questionnaires are repeated 3- and 6-months post-exercise training intervention to ascertain sustainability of the intervention

6 months

2 visits (in-person or virtual)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Exercise training group
• Wait-List Control Group

Trial Overview The study examines how a structured 12-week exercise program affects mental health and overall well-being of shift-working acute care nurses compared to a group waiting to start the program. It's randomized: by chance, nurses will either start exercising right away or be placed on a wait-list.

Participant Groups

Group I: Wait-List Control Group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Wait-List control group will participate in visits every 4 weeks for data collection and periodic phone calls for monitoring. They will be offered the exercise training intervention option at conclusion.

Group II: Exercise Training Group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Exercise intervention group will undergo a 12-week exercise program.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

AdventHealth

Lead Sponsor

Trials

118

Recruited

31,800+

References

1. Brazil pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Impact of a physical activity program on the anxiety, depression, occupational stress and burnout syndrome of nursing professionals. [2022]

2. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An intervention program to promote health-related physical fitness in nurses. [2015]

3. Colombia pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Occupational Stress of Female Nurses: A Controlled Clinical Trial. [2021]

4. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Work-related factors predict changes in physical activity among nurses participating in a web-based worksite intervention: A randomized controlled trial. [2021]

5. Sweden pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of an exercise programme on organizational/psychosocial and physical work conditions, and psychosomatic symptoms. [2018]

6. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Does a 40-week football and Zumba exercise intervention influence self-reported job satisfaction, work role functioning and sick leave among female hospital employees? A cluster-randomised controlled trial. [2023]

7. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Impact of Web-Based Feedback on Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health of Nurses Working in a Cardiovascular Setting: A Randomized Trial. [2022]