Virtual Mindfulness and Breathing Training for Stress, Burnout, Sleep, and Cognition in Rotating-Shift Nurses

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Conditions studied: Occupational Burnout, Work-Related Stress, Sleep Disturbance, Cognitive Dysfunction, Shift Work Disorder

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile- and virtual reality-based mindfulness and breathing intervention on stress, burnout, sleep quality, and cognitive function among Rotating-shift nurses. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) health education control group, (2) mobile-based mindfulness only, (3) mobile-based mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing, and (4) virtual reality-assisted mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing. The intervention will last for 8 weeks, with participants practicing 5 times per week for 10 minutes per session. Primary outcomes include perceived stress, burnout levels, sleep quality, and cognitive function.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07028788

Run by

Chang Shih-Chin

People needed

300

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-08

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 20 and 65 years.
• Able to understand spoken or written Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• Employed full-time for at least 3 months with a signed employment contract.
• Has worked rotating shifts (including day, evening, and/or night shifts) in the past 3 months.
• Willing to participate and sign informed consent.
• Registered nurse.
• A perceived stress score greater than or equal to 50 based on a standardized scale.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
• History of substance abuse (e.g., tobacco, illicit drugs).
• Alcohol consumption ≥350 ml/week with alcohol content ≥3.5%.
• Diagnosed or suspected autonomic nervous system disorders.
• History of severe or unstable cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, or end-stage organ failure within the past 6 months.
• Current diagnosis of psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia), or use of psychiatric or sleep medications (e.g., antidepressants, sedatives).
• Reported discomfort (e.g., dizziness, nausea) when using virtual reality devices.
• Engaged in other regular exercise programs, light therapy, or mind-body interventions during the study period.
• Participating in other clinical trials simultaneously.

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