Virtual Mindfulness and Breathing Training for Stress, Burnout, Sleep, and Cognition in Rotating-… (NCT07028788) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Mindfulness and Breathing Training for Stress, Burnout, Sleep, and Cognition in Rotating-Shift Nurses
300 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range20 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. 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.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
✕. History of substance abuse (e.g., tobacco, illicit drugs).
✕. Alcohol consumption ≥350 ml/week with alcohol content ≥3.5%.
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What they're measuring
1
Chinese version of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10-C )
Timeframe: Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (post-intervention), and 12 weeks (follow-up)
2
Perceived Stress -Safety Culture Subscale.
Timeframe: Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (post-intervention), and 12 weeks (follow-up)
3
Nursing Burnout Scale (NBS)
Timeframe: Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (post-intervention), and 12 weeks (follow-up)
. 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.