Impact of Heart Rate Variability Modulation on Stress Management Among Physicians

Last updated: February 16, 2026
Sponsor: Michelle Thompson
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Apollo Wearable

Clinical Study ID

NCT05731856
STUDY22060130
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • UPMC attending physicians and residents. The participants must have either IOS orAndroid phones.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unwillingness or inability to participate in the study

  • Currently own an Apollo device

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Apollo Wearable
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2027

Study 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 for heart rate variability modulation and complete questionnaires before and after use of the Apollo device for comparison of outcomes.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh 5206379, Pennsylvania 6254927 15260
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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