Impact of Heart Rate Variability Modulation on Stress and Performance Among Neurosurgical Residents
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stress
- Sponsor
- Joseph Maroon
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline to two month heart rate variability
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will be conducted by using two devices (Apollo and Biostrap) for monitoring of baseline physiologic variables and heart rate variability. The biostrap will be worn by residents and will monitor heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, sleep patterns, steps, etc. The Apollo is a pulse generator device aimed at modulating heart rate variability for (hopefully) reduction in stress and improving performance in and around the hospital. Resident neurosurgeons will wear the biostrap for a two week cycle and follow that with the addition of the Apollo device for heart rate variability modulation.
Investigators
Joseph Maroon
Clinical Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Neurosurgical Resident (UPMC)
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline to two month heart rate variability
Time Frame: Baseline, Two Month. Analyzed via paired t-test and assessing change between each outcome time point
Quantitative (average range, beats per minute)
Change from baseline to two month Perceived Stress Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, Two Month. Analyzed via paired t-test and assessing change between each outcome time point
Questionnaire, 14 point form/scale ranging from 0-50 with higher scores signifiying increased stress
Change from baseline to two month Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS)
Time Frame: Baseline, Two Month. Analyzed via paired t-test and assessing change between each outcome time point
Questionnaire ranging from 0-27 and measuring major depressive symptomatology. Higher scores signify more severe depression.