Breathing vs. Foot Massage for Stress in ER Doctors
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique (box breathing) or foot reflexology can help lower stress in male emergency doctors. If you qualify, you'll learn a relaxation method that may reduce both physical and emotional stress during your shifts.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man between 30 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9 (healthy weight range).
- You work only 8-hour day shifts, not night shifts.
- You do not smoke.
- You have at least one year of experience as an emergency physician.
- You are not taking medications for diabetes, thyroid issues, or depression, and you have no medical condition that would make foot reflexology or breathing exercises unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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