Micronutrient Supplement for Nurse Burnout

Nutraceuticals Research Institute88 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to confirm and quantify the ability of an 8-week intervention with a supplement containing magnesium citrate and vitamin B6 to reduce anxiety, stress, and burnout among nurses working full time in hospitals and urgent care centers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

After being informed about the study and potential risks, all participants woh meet the eligibility criteria will provide written informed consent. They will then be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either MagnéVie B6® or a placebo group. The assigned product will be consumed 3 times daily for 8 weeks.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Burnout, Professional Stress, Psychological

Interventions

MagnéVie B6®DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

micronutrient supplement

PlaceboOTHER

placebo supplement

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 59 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Woman aged 20-59 * Lives in the United States * In good general health as evidenced by medical history * Stress subscale score from the DASS \> =22 * Ability to take oral medication and be willing to commit to taking 3 tablets a day for 8 weeks. * For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method during study participation and for an additional month after the end of MagnéVie B6® administration * Employed full time as a nurse in a hospital, primary, or urgent care center that treats COVID-19 patients. Full time is defined as 35 hours or more each week. * Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of the following pharmaceuticals: bisphosphonates, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, aminoglycoside antibiotics, ketamine, levodopa/carbidopa, gabapentin, potassium sparing diuretics, quinolone antibiotics, skeletal muscle relaxants, sulfonylureas, tetracycline antibiotics, amiodarone, antihypertensives, or antiepileptic drugs (including phenytoin, valproic acid, carbamazepine, phenobarbital). * Pregnancy, trying to conceive or breastfeeding * Known allergic reactions to any components of the supplement including magnesium citrate anhydrous, pyridoxine hydrochloride, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 6000 titanium dioxide, or talc * Positive COVID-19 test within 60 days of the study period * COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study * Current diagnosis or lifetime history of a bleeding disorder, kidney disease, or neuromuscular disease * Recent dramatic weight changes (10% change in body weight in the last 6 months) * Existing usage of a magnesium or vitamin B6 supplement

Locations (1)

Franklin Health Research Center

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Scores on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42), stress sub-score after 8 weeks of intervention as compared to a control group, after controlling for baseline scores.

The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) 42 is a validated self report measure assessing depression, stress, and anxiety. The scale includes 42 total questions with 14 in each subscale. Higher scores indicate higher severity.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory after 8 weeks of intervention as compared to a control group, after controlling for baseline scores.

The STAI is a validated, self reporting instrument assessing anxiety. Possible scores range from 20-80 with higher scores indicating lower quality wellbeing. The instrument contains 40 items.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Scores on the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel after 8 weeks of intervention as compared to a control group, after controlling for baseline scores.

The Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel measures the impact of stress specifically among healthcare professionals. It includes emotional exhaustion, loss of feeling towards patients, and the loss of feelings of competence and accomplishment in work. Items are scored on a 1-7 scale and combined by domain, with higher scores indicating greater levels of burnout.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Number of participants with adverse events.

All AEs will be documented during the study, as they occur.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Central Contacts

JESSIE HAWKINS, PhD

CONTACT

6152613116 info@franklinhealth.org

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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