Mindfulness Training for First Responders
- Conditions
- Burnout
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)
- Registration Number
- NCT06582927
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Miami
- Brief Summary
The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 120
- Individuals who are between 18 and 75 years of age
- Individuals who are fluent English speakers
- Individuals who are able to adequately and independently use electronic devices, such as a laptop, computer, or tablet, and have Internet connection
- Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study
- Participants in all phases of the study must be individuals who are affiliated with the Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Individuals with an active and untreated mental health issue and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the past month
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SEQUENTIAL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Mindfulness Training Group A Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) Participants in this group will receive mindfulness training in up to 4 weeks. After the 4-week period, participants will have access to the materials provided. Wait-list condition Group B Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) Participants in this group will be on a waiting list to receive the identical intervention as the experimental group after 4 weeks. Total participation in the mindfulness training will be 4 weeks
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in self-reported cognitive failures Baseline, up to 11 weeks Cognitive failures are assessed with the 15-item Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ 2.0). CFQ 2.0 has a range of scores from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating higher levels of cognitive failure.
Change in decentering Baseline, up to 11 weeks Decentering is assessed via the 11-item decentering sub-scale of the experience questionnaire (EQ-D). The decentering score ranges from 1 to 55, with a higher score indicating a higher level of decentering.
Change in dispositional mindfulness Baseline, up to 11 weeks Dispositional mindfulness is assessed with the 15-item Five Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ). Each item is rated on a 5-point scale with total scores ranging from 15 to 75.
Change in resilience Baseline, up to 11 weeks Resilience is assessed via the 6-item Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The scores range from 6 to 30, with a higher score indicating a higher level of resilience.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in positive affect Baseline, up to 11 weeks Positive Affect is assessed with the 5-item positive sub-scale from Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). PANAS Positive has a range of scores from 5 to 25, with a higher score indicating a higher positive mood.
Change in negative affect Baseline, up to 11 weeks Negative Affect is assessed with the 5-item negative sub-scale from Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-10). PANAS Negative has a range of scores from 5 to 25, with a higher score indicating a higher negative mood.
Change in perceived stress Baseline, up to 11 weeks Perceived stress is assessed with the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4). PSS-4 has a range of scores from 0 to 16, with a higher score indicating a higher level of perceived stress.
Change in depression and anxiety Baseline, up to 11 weeks Depression and anxiety are assessed with the ultra-brief 4-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). PHQ-4 has a range of scores from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating higher levels of depression and anxiety.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Miami
🇺🇸Coral Gables, Florida, United States