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ClassPass Memberships to Improve Well-Being Among Psychiatry Residents: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Kevin H Yang1, Letitia A Mueller2, Lauren D'Andrea2
1University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA. doctorkevinyang@gmail.com.
Summary
A pilot study found that a flexible fitness platform significantly reduced anxiety in psychiatry residents. High engagement suggests this approach may overcome barriers to traditional wellness programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Mental Health Interventions
- Physician Well-being
Background:
- Resident physicians face high rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness.
- Few evidence-based interventions are tailored or evaluated for this population.
- Traditional wellness programs often face barriers to participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of ClassPass, a flexible fitness platform.
- To improve mental health outcomes among psychiatry residents using a novel intervention.
Main Methods:
- A 16-week randomized controlled pilot trial involving 28 psychiatry residents.
- Intervention group received ClassPass credits; control group was waitlisted.
- Outcomes measured included depression, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness via validated assessments.
- Multivariable linear regression analyzed intervention effects on change scores.
Main Results:
- High engagement with ClassPass observed; 100% recommended program expansion.
- Statistically significant reduction in anxiety symptoms (p=0.012).
- Trends towards improvement in depression and loneliness, though not statistically significant.
- No significant difference in burnout levels between groups.
Conclusions:
- A flexible fitness platform is feasible and acceptable for psychiatry residents.
- This intervention demonstrated potential for reducing anxiety symptoms in this population.
- High satisfaction suggests ClassPass may overcome common barriers to wellness interventions; larger studies are warranted.
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