Stress and Recovery in Frontline COVID-19 Workers

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Conditions studied: Covid19, Stress, Wearables

In brief

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented stress on healthcare systems in affected countries, and in particular, on the healthcare workers at the frontline working directly with COVID-19 positive patients. Numerous lines of evidence support the damaging impact of stress on our immune systems which increases susceptibility to infection. Yet, the accurate measurement of immediate stress responses in real time and in naturalistic settings has so far been a challenge, limiting our understanding of how different facets of acute or sustained stress increases susceptibility. This study utilizes wearable technologies including an Oura smart ring as well as semi-continuous passive and active biometric measurements carried out using individuals' own smartphones equipped with applications to track and transmit key data to measure frontline workers stress and recovery during a uniquely stressful and high-risk work environment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04713111

Run by

4YouandMe

People needed

383

Starts

2020-05-04

Expected to finish

2020-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthcare workers working directly with COVID-19 patients, or whose work routines have been shifted from COVID-19
• Age over 18 years
• Able to speak, write and read English, given the app will be available only in English
• Able to provide informed consent
• Have a personal IOS mobile phone (OS11 and above).
• Own a personal wearable device including a Fitbit, Garmin, or Oura ring (BYOD arm only)

You may not qualify if…

• Prior COVID-19 infection

Where it is running

• 4YouandMe — Seattle, Washington, United States

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