Mindfulness in Motion Targeted to Sustaining the Mental and Physical Resilience of First Responders (NCT07502092) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Mindfulness in Motion Targeted to Sustaining the Mental and Physical Resilience of First Responders
United States29 participantsStarted 2023-08-01
Plain-language summary
High levels of chronic and recurrent workplace stress can profoundly impact the physical, mental, and emotional health of first responders. A multi-modal evidence-based mindfulness intervention was delivered to cohorts of first responders to evaluate effects on perceived stress, resilience, work engagement, and musculoskeletal pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Actively working as a community First Responder
* 18 years or older
* Ability to understand and read English
* Commitment to participation in the eight weekly virtual sessions, download the MIM smartphone app
* Adequate Wi-Fi to access the MIM app content
Exclusion Criteria:
* First responder working in a hospital or healthcare setting
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 used the Mindfulness in Motion program with first responders specifically — since it's already completed, would my doctor know whether the results showed any meaningful changes in stress or resilience scores on the PSS-10 or CD-RISC-10, and how that might apply to my situation?
2Since this was a non-drug, mindfulness-based intervention rather than a medical treatment, how does my doctor weigh it against other established options for managing occupational stress and musculoskeletal discomfort in first responders?
3The trial measured work engagement using the UWES-9 scale — is that an outcome my doctor thinks is clinically meaningful for me personally, or are there other markers of recovery and wellbeing I should focus on?
4Because this trial is completed and was Phase NA — meaning it wasn't a traditional drug trial — how confident is my doctor that we can find and review the published results, and what would those results mean for whether a program like this is worth pursuing?
5Given that this study targeted first responders as a specific group, would my doctor think a mindfulness-in-motion approach is appropriate for my particular role and physical demands, or is there a more tailored program they'd recommend first?
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.
What they're measuring
1
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
2
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
3
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-0 (UWES-9)
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention