Impact of Heart Rate Variability Modulation on Stress and Recovery Among Physicians
Michelle Thompson
Summary
The purpose of this research is to examine a wearable device called Apollo that emits gentle vibrations found to benefit mood, energy, and focus. We want to understand how it affects burnout in physicians.
Description
This study will be conducted by using a Tuned Vibroacoustic Stimulation (TVS) device(the commercially available TVS device known as the Apollo wearable), that has been shown in clinical studies at University of Pittsburgh to improve heart rate variability and recovery under stress. The Apollo wearable generates low volume sound waves that feel like a soothing touch to the skin. This study will assess whether slight modulation of heart rate variability (HRV) will result in a reduction in stress, improved recovery, and recovery in and around the hospital. Physicians will wear the Apollo device f…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * UPMC attending physicians and residents. The participants must have either IOS or Android phones. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness or inability to participate in the study * Currently own an Apollo device
Interventions
- DeviceApollo Wearable
Participants will be provided with the Apollo wearable device and asked to install the study mobile application on their mobile phones. Participants will use the Apollo for at least 30 minutes after waking up and at least 30 minutes before bed on the corresponding settings for those times of the day. They will be given the Apollo Device TVS (10-200 Hz) to borrow, which they will be instructed to wear daily. They will be asked to wear the device until all study data is collected.
Location
- University of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania