Mindfulness Training for First Responders (NCT06582927) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Mindfulness Training for First Responders
United States87 participantsStarted 2025-07-22
Plain-language summary
The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 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 peer support group.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focused specifically on first responders experiencing burnout — if I'm in a similar high-stress occupation, is a mindfulness-based approach something worth trying for my situation, or would another treatment make more sense to start with?
2The trial measured changes in sustained attention and resilience as its main outcomes — do you think those are the right goals for what I'm dealing with, and are there ways to track whether I'm actually improving in those areas if I pursue mindfulness training?
3Since this trial has already been completed, has enough data been published from it for you to review whether the mindfulness program showed meaningful results for burnout symptoms?
4This study was listed as 'Phase NA,' which means it wasn't testing a drug but a behavioral program — does that change how confident you are in recommending mindfulness training, compared to treatments that have gone through more formal clinical trial phases?
5Are there already established mindfulness or resilience-building programs available to me now that are similar to what was studied in this trial, rather than waiting to see if this research leads to a formal program rollout?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.