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NCT04846790 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effect of a Combined Nature-based and Virtual Mindfulness Intervention on Perceived Stress in Healthcare Workers
A NA study, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 54
- Enrollment target
NCT04846790: Completed NA study, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).
NCT04846790 is a NA study that has completed, run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC). The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04846790, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 54 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Rationale: Healthcare workers that care for patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk for stress-related symptoms. When these symptoms are chronic, they can result in burnout and other mental health conditions that can exacerbate the current national health crisis. Social distancing can limit the accessibility of mental health services. Feasible and effective interventions are needed to reduce stress-related symptoms and promote resilience in this population, while adhering to federal and local guidelines to mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Objectives: To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of a combined nature-based and virtual mindfulness intervention on stress-related symptoms and psychological resilience in healthcare workers that care for patients with COVID-19. Both components are reported to reduce levels of perceived stress and increase psychological resilience; however, the potential additive effect of their combined delivery is unknown. Methods: Ninety healthcare workers will be randomized into one of three groups: Nature+Mindfulness (n=30), Nature only (n=30), and Control (n=30). All participants will undergo assessments at baseline (week 0), post nature intervention (\~week 1), and post mindfulness intervention (\~week 3). The two intervention groups will have one final assessment at 2-month follow-up (\~week 11). Perceived stress is the primary endpoint and will be assessed with the Perceived Stress Scale. Secondary endpoints include sleep quality, burnout, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, self-efficacy, and psycho-social-spiritual healing. Anticipated Results: We anticipate that participants in the Nature+Mindfulness group will have greater reductions in stress-related symptoms and greater increases in psychological resilience compared with the Nature only and Control groups.
Primary Outcome
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is used to assess self-reported perceived stress. It is a 10-item scale, with a total range from 0 (no symptoms) to 40 (highest severity).
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Nature Only
- BEHAVIORAL Nature+Mindfulness
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 54 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-07-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-01-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04846790 record still lists
NCT04846790 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 54 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Nature Only is the first listed.
NCT04846790 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04846790 about?
NCT04846790 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of a Combined Nature-based and Virtual Mindfulness Intervention on Perceived Stress in Healthcare Workers". Rationale: Healthcare workers that care for patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk for stress-related symptoms. When these symptoms are chronic, they can result in burnout and other mental health conditions that can exacerbate the current national health crisis. Social distancing can limit the...
What is the current status of trial NCT04846790?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 54 participants. The study started on 2021-07-16. Estimated completion is 2024-01-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04846790?
The interventions under investigation include: Nature Only (BEHAVIORAL), Nature+Mindfulness (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04846790?
This trial is sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC), which has 338 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT04846790's enrollment target sits among peer trials
54 1268th of 2000 higher than 730 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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