Effect of a Mindfulnes Program "Healthy Under Stress" on Stress: A Prospective Intervention Study

University Hospital Tuebingen

Status

Not yet enrolling

Conditions

Subjective Stress

Treatments

Other: Mindfulness course

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06431087

S00822-NIM

Details and patient eligibility

About

Stress describes a state of worry and mental tension that results from an imbalance between demands and coping strategies, as well as the disruption of physiological homeostasis. It represents an important ability to adapt to environmental factors, and chronically has negative psychological and physical consequences. The mind-body medical program "Healthy in Stress" according to Esch aims to strengthen the individual's ability to deal with stress through comprehensive training. The main target parameter is stress reduction, measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

Full description

After baseline (t0), all participant will receive the following intervention:

The intervention lasts eight weeks, with a two-hour session held once a week. The selected topics include nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, relaxation techniques, dealing with stressors, effective communication and the promotion of a supportive social network.

t1 (at the end of the program).

t2 (3 months after t0).

Enrollment

120 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Employees, patients and family members of the Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus (RBK) and Bosch Health Campus of all specialties.
Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Physical or mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator does not allow the patient to participate in the study.
Participation in other clinical studies with behavioral, psychological or complementary medical interventions.
Insufficient knowledge of the German language.