A randomized controlled trial of an interactive digital therapeutic for stress and burnout management

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Abstract

This pragmatic randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of reviga , a self-guided digital intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy, in reducing work-related stress symptoms. A total of 290 adults experiencing significant stress and burnout were assigned to the intervention group ( reviga + treatment as usual [TAU]; n = 147) or the control group (TAU only; n = 143). Intent-to-treat analyses showed that 3 months post-randomization, participants in the intervention group experienced significant positive effects on the primary outcome, perceived stress (Cohen’s d = 0.36), as well as on the secondary outcomes anxiety ( d = 0.28), burnout ( d = 0.31), occupational and social functioning ( d = 0.31) and health-related quality of life ( d = 0.35) compared to TAU. No effect was found for absenteeism quantified as the number of sick days. Effect sizes increased at 6-month follow-up. This study demonstrates that reviga represents a promising and scalable tool for workplace mental health support.

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