Mindfulness Training for First Responders

University of Miami

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Burnout

Treatments: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06582927

20240877

Details and patient eligibility

About

The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 75 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals who are between 18 and 75 years of age
2. Individuals who are fluent English speakers
3. Individuals who are able to adequately and independently use electronic devices, such as a laptop, computer, or tablet, and have Internet connection
4. Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study
5. Participants in all phases of the study must be individuals who are affiliated with the Los Angeles County Fire Department peer support group.

Exclusion criteria

1. Individuals with an active and untreated mental health issue and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the past month

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Sequential Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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120 participants in 2 patient groups

Mindfulness Training Group A

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this group will receive mindfulness training in up to 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)

Wait-list condition Group B

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants in this group will be on a waiting list to receive the identical intervention as the experimental group at a later time. Total participation in the mindfulness training will be 8 weeks

Treatment:

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)