Evaluating the Impact of Mindfulness Based Physical Therapy on Burnout Syndrome Among University Students.

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a mindfulness-based physical therapy intervention can reduce burnout syndrome and improve musculoskeletal pain and quality of life among undergraduate Allied Health Sciences students aged 18-30 years who are experiencing burnout symptoms, musculoskeletal pain, and reduced quality of life.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does a structured Mindfulness-Based Physical Therapy (MBPT) program reduce burnout symptoms compared to standard physical therapy alone?
* Does MBPT improve musculoskeletal pain and quality of life compared to standard physical therapy alone?

Researchers will compare a Mindfulness-Based Physical Therapy intervention group to a control group receiving a standardized physical therapy program to determine whether the addition of mindfulness techniques results in greater improvements in burnout, pain, and quality of life.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group.
* Attend supervised 60-minute sessions three times per week for six weeks (total of 18 sessions).
* Receive a standardized baseline physical therapy program consisting of full-body active range of motion and general mobility exercises within pain-free limits.
* If assigned to the intervention group, receive structured mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, posture correction, stretching, progressive muscle relaxation, and group reflection during each session.
* Complete 10-15 minutes of daily home mindfulness practice (intervention group only).
* Complete validated questionnaires at baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

Conditions

• Burnout Syndrome

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Physical Therapy

A supervised physical therapy program consisting of full-body active range of motion and general mobility exercises, including shoulder rolls, arm swings, and pelvic tilts, performed within pain-free limits.

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Based Physical Therapy

Mindfulness Based Physical Therapy is a structured program combining supervised physical therapy exercises with mindfulness practices. The intervention includes guided mindfulness meditation (body scan and breath awareness), diaphragmatic and paced breathing exercises, posture correction and ergonomic education, gentle stretching of the neck, shoulders, and back, and progressive muscle relaxation. Sessions are delivered three times per week for six weeks under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist. Participants are also instructed to complete daily home practice incorporating mindfulness and stretching techniques.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Fansub Choudhary · University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

30 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-01-03

Primary Completion

2026-03-30

Completion

2026-04-20

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations