Plain-English translation of NCT06612749 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether integrative medicine—a combination of treatments like acupuncture, massage, and mind-body practices—can help healthcare workers who are struggling emotionally or physically because of the recent war in Israel. Researchers at Carmel Medical Center are offering these 30-minute healing sessions to hospital staff who are experiencing stress or anxiety related to the conflict, and measuring how these treatments affect their wellbeing and quality of life.
Healthcare workers on the front lines of the recent conflict in Israel are experiencing significant emotional and physical strain. This study exists to explore whether integrative medicine approaches—which focus on healing the whole person—can be an effective way to help these dedicated professionals recover and feel better.
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You would attend a single 30-minute healing session customized to your specific concerns, such as acupuncture, massage, breathing exercises, or other relaxation techniques. Before and after the session, you would spend about 10 minutes each answering questions about how you're feeling. The sessions take place at Carmel Medical Center in Haifa, and trained therapists will work with you to choose treatments that feel comfortable and helpful to you.
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Israel
Sponsor
Carmel Medical Center
Enrollment target
~600 participants
Started
October 2023
Primary completion
March 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2024.
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Central contact
Eran Ben-Arye, MD
Carmel Medical Center
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.