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

Sponsor
Chang Shih-Chin
Study ID
NCT07028788
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Conditions

  • Cognitive Dysfunction
  • Occupational Burnout
  • Shift Work Disorder
  • Sleep Disturbance
  • Work-Related Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
20 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Health Education Material — OTHER
    Weekly electronic health education handbooks covering nutrition, sleep, shift work, stress awareness, and digital device use.
  • Mobile-Based Mindfulness — BEHAVIORAL
    Guided mindfulness practice via mobile app using pre-recorded 360° natural environment video.
  • Mobile-Based Mindfulness combined with Breathing — BEHAVIORAL
    Mindfulness training combined with brief structured breathing exercises via mobile app using 360° nature video.
  • VR-Based Mindfulness combined with Breathing — BEHAVIORAL
    Virtual reality-delivered mindfulness and structured breathing training using immersive 360° natural environment video.

Study Details

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 Dates

First listed
Jun 19, 2025
Start date
Jul 31, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
300 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Other: Health Education Control Group(CG)
    Participants will receive an 8-week electronic health education handbook covering topics such as healthy eating habits, balanced nutrition, the physiological impact of shift work, sleep schedules for shift workers, the effects of electronic device use on sleep, and identifying sources of stress. The content does not include any components related to mindfulness or breathing exercises.
  • Experimental: Mobile-based Mindfulness Group (MMG)
    Participants will be guided through mindfulness exercises using a pre-recorded 360-degree natural environment video accessed via a mobile application. Participants in the intervention groups will engage in an 8-week program, practicing five times per week, with each session lasting 10 minutes.
  • Experimental: mobile-based mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing training group (MMBG)
    Participants will be guided through mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing exercises, using a pre-recorded 360-degree nature video delivered through a mobile application. Participants in the intervention groups will engage in an 8-week program, practicing five times per week, with each session lasting 10 minutes.
  • Experimental: Virtual reality-assisted mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing training group (VMBG)
    Participants will wear a VR headset and immerse themselves in a natural virtual environment while engaging in mindfulness combined with brief structured breathing exercises. Participants in the intervention groups will engage in an 8-week program, practicing five times per week, with each session lasting 10 minutes.

Primary Outcome Measure

Chinese version of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10-C ) [ Time Frame: Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention), 4 weeks, 8 weeks (post-intervention), and 12 weeks (follow-up) ]

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