Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Occupational Burnout

The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of regular aerobic exercise on psychopathology, cortisol secretion, BDNF, sleep, cognitive performance, and psychological functioning in people suffering from professional burnout. Pre- and postassessments after 12 weeks of training will be performed.

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Key information

Conditions

Burnout Syndrome Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Burnout, Psychological Stress, Psychological

Age range

20 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UPK Basel

Basel, Switzerland, 4012

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

burnout
male participants
non-smokers

Exclusion criteria

psychiatric disorders
smokers
physical diseases

Treatment and study plan

aerobic exercising

Behavioral

All participants take part in an aerobic exercise training program with a total weekly energy expenditure of 17.5 kcal/kg/week over the entire 12-week intervention period. The dose of exercise is determined using exercise prescription guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine, 2000). All trainings take place at a local public gym under supervision of previously trained exercise coaches from the Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences of the University Basel. Participants can choose between different training devices for cardiovascular training. Energy expenditure is assessed using the values of burned calories provided by the training devices based on age, weight and training performance. Heart rate is monitored during all training sessions with chest belt heart rate monitors (Polar®) to ensure training below the anaerobic threshold with heart rates between 60 - 75 % of the maximum heart rate.

Primary outcomes

Change of burnout severity by aerobic exercise training

Time frame: Change from baseline to follow-up after 12 weeks

burnout severity measured by psychopathology, cortisol secretion, BDNF, sleep, cognitive performance, and psychological functioning

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Apr 11, 2012
Registry last updated: Apr 11, 2012

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