BurnoutNCT06582927
Mindfulness Training for First Responders
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) in people with Burnout, run by University of Miami at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Burnout
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 87 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 22 Jul 2025to 10 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 1. Individuals with an active and untreated mental health issue and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the past month
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.
- Conditions
- Burnout
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)
- Medical subject headings
- Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)Behavioural
MBAT is an evidence-based 8-hour mindfulness program that comprises 4 central topics and associated practices. The concentration topic introduces participants to mindfulness "basics," including discussion of focused attention and mind wandering. The body awareness theme involves the cultivation of greater self-awareness, and the development of equanimity. The open monitoring theme emphasizes awareness of and receptivity to changing experiences and moments of uncertainty. The theme of connection addresses leadership and group cohesion, and the cultivation of kindness and connection with others.
The course content and materials in the present study will entail the foundational MBAT curriculum and other related content delivered virtually over Zoom but will consist of 8, 1-hour sessions delivered across 8 consecutive weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Training Group A | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive mindfulness training in up to 8 weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) |
| Wait-list condition Group B | Active comparator | 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 Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in sustained attention
The Sustained Attention to Response Task (SART) is used to assess attentional performance and mind wandering (i.e., off-task thinking which is typically self-generated and compromises the performance of the task at hand). The task uses a continuous performance paradigm involving button presses to frequently presented nontargets (numbers 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) but requires the participants to withhold their motor response to the infrequent target (number 3). Withholding responses only to infrequent targets encourages a pre-potent response and mind wandering. Real-time subjective experience of mind wandering during SART is assessed through experience-sampling probes randomly presented throughout the task.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Change in resilience
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.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change in decentering
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.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Change in positive affect
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.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Change in negative affect
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.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Change in perceived stress
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.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Change in burnout
Burnout is assessed with the 12-item Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT-12). BAT-12 has a range of score from 1 to 5, with a higher score indicated a higher level of burnout.
Measured: Baseline to week 11
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2024
- Study start22 Jul 2025
- Primary completion10 Apr 2026
- Study completion10 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BurnoutStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 87 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Miami
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Unlikely Collaborators Inc.
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amishi Jha, University of Miami
- Investigators
- Amishi Jha, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Miami
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06582927
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20240877
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 15 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mindfulness Training for First Responders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06582927
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 20240877
- Conditions
- Burnout
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 87 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MiamiUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Unlikely Collaborators Inc.
- Study start
- 22 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Training Group A | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)Participants in this group will receive mindfulness training in up to 8 weeks. |
| Wait-list condition Group B | Active comparator | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)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 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Individuals with an active and untreated mental health issue and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the past month
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)MBAT is an evidence-based 8-hour mindfulness program that comprises 4 central topics and associated practices. The concentration topic introduces participants to mindfulness "basics," including discussion of focused attention and mind wandering. The body awareness theme involves the cultivation of greater self-awareness, and the development of equanimity. The open monitoring theme emphasizes awareness of and receptivity to changing experiences and moments of uncertainty. The theme of connection addresses leadership and group cohesion, and the cultivation of kindness and connection with others. The course content and materials in the present study will entail the foundational MBAT curriculum and other related content delivered virtually over Zoom but will consist of 8, 1-hour sessions delivered across 8 consecutive weeks. | Behavioural | Mindfulness Training Group A, Wait-list condition Group B |
Primary outcome
Change in sustained attention
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
The Sustained Attention to Response Task (SART) is used to assess attentional performance and mind wandering (i.e., off-task thinking which is typically self-generated and compromises the performance of the task at hand). The task uses a continuous performance paradigm involving button presses to frequently presented nontargets (numbers 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) but requires the participants to withhold their motor response to the infrequent target (number 3). Withholding responses only to infrequent targets encourages a pre-potent response and mind wandering. Real-time subjective experience of mind wandering during SART is assessed through experience-sampling probes randomly presented throughout the task.
Change in resilience
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
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.
5 secondary outcomes
Change in decentering
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
Change in positive affect
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
Change in negative affect
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
Change in perceived stress
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
Change in burnout
Time frame: Baseline to week 11
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Amishi Jha, PhD principal investigator
University of Miami
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) in people with Burnout, run by University of Miami at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in sustained attention (time frame: Baseline to week 11). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 May 2026.