Heart Rate Variability, Stress
Conditions
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.
Interventions
DEVICEApollo Wearable Device
Participants wear Apollo device which generates vibration frequencies on skin and can be controlled by the user
Sponsors
Apollo Neuro
Joseph Maroon
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Neurosurgical Resident (UPMC)
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline to two month heart rate variability | 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 | 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) | 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. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed