StressNCT07502092
Mindfulness in Motion Targeted to Sustaining the Mental and Physical Resilience of First Responders
A study testing Mindfulness in Motion for First Responders in people with Stress and Resilience and Mental Health of First Responders, run by Ohio State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial 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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress, Resilience and Mental Health of First Responders, Work Engagement
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness in Motion for First Responders
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 29 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2023to 1 Dec 2025
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- First responder working in a hospital or healthcare setting
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
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.
Read the detailed description
The occupational stress experienced by first responders can result in decreased quality and safety of patient care, increased risk of first responder injury, and decreased organizational performance. Worksite mindfulness interventions have been shown to support decreases in occupational stress, as well as improved resilience and work engagement for other high stress professions. Mindfulness in Motion (MIM), an evidence-based mindfulness intervention, was adapted to target the specific occupational needs of first responders in a format that could be easily integrated into their workdays. Three cohorts of first responders received eight weekly synchronous mindfulness sessions with full access to the companion smartphone MIM app for six months after the core eight-week sessions were completed. Adaptations to the MIM content and experiential practices were informed by first responder feedback prior to the study. Self-report surveys to assess perceived stress, resilience, work engagement, and musculoskeletal pain were completed by first responder participants before participation in the intervention, at the end of the eight week intervention, and again six months after the intervention was completed.
- Conditions
- Stress, Resilience and Mental Health of First Responders, Work Engagement, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, First Responders
- Being tested
- Mindfulness in Motion for First Responders
- Keywords
- first responders, mindfulness, resilience, occupational stress, mental health, physical health
- Medical subject headings
- Occupational Stress, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness in Motion for First RespondersBehavioural
Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) is an eight-week, evidence-based workplace intervention designed to provide participants with practical strategies to reduce stress and burnout, and improve resilience. Offered virtually, MIM was adapted to support first responders relative to their occupational stressors and unique work characteristics. A companion smartphone app supplemented the eight weekly synchronous sessions and offered content informed by first responders and experiential practices that were modeled by first responders.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | First responders participate in an eight-week, synchronous virtual mindfulness intervention, during work hours, with access to companion smartphone app to reinforce virtually presented content and support individual mindfulness practices. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness in Motion for First Responders |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
The Perceived Stress Scale-10 is a self-report measure of perceived stress that measures the degree to which situations in one's life over the past month are appraised as stressful. The 4-point Likert scale responses are 0=Never, 1=Almost Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Fairly Often, and 4=Very Often. Individual scores are summed and range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10)
The Connor Davidson-Resilience Scale-10 is a 10-item self-report assessment of a person's ability to bounce back after adversity. A 5-point Likert scale for each statement ranges from 0=Not true at all to 4=True nearly all of the time. A respondents's total sum score can range from 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher resilience.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-0 (UWES-9)
A 9-item assessment of attitudes towards one's job. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 measures three dimensions: dedication, vigor, and absorption. All items are rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 0=Never, 1=Almost Never, 2=Rarely, 3=Sometimes, 4=Often, 5=Very Often, and 6=Always. Each sub scale time is summed and ranges from 0-18. Higher scores for each sub scale indicate higher dedication, vigor, and absorption with work.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (mNMQ)
The Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is a standardized 14-item tool assessing musculoskeletal symptoms, over the past 12 months and past 7 days, across multiple body regions. Q. 1 asks about musculoskeletal pain in 9 anatomical areas include the neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, lower back, wrists/hands, hips/thighs, knees, and ankles/feet--yes/no are responses. Q. 2 asks frequency of musculoskeletal issues in the 9 anatomical areas over the past 30 days with Q. 3 asking about length of time related to the musculoskeletal pain and Q. 4 about intensity of the pain that was indicated. With yes/no responses, Q. 5 \& 6 asks if pain has interfered with usual activities; question 7 asks if a healthcare provider was seen. Q. 9, 10, 11 asks if work activities have been disrupted and if a formal diagnosis was determined. Q. 12, 13, and 14 asks about related symptoms. The tool uses a structured, forced-choice format supported by a body map. There is no minimum or maximum score.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
Mindfulness in Motion smartphone app usage
App usage data in time per participant
Measured: Immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention
Mindfulness in Motion videos watched
Frequency of videos watched by the overall participant sample on the smartphone app
Measured: immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2023
- Primary completion30 Jun 2024
- Study completion1 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ohio State UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ohio State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maryanna Klatt, Ohio State University
- Investigators
- Maryanna Klatt, PhD, Principal investigator, Ohio State University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07502092
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2022B0254
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The de-identified data and analysis code will be submitted to the Dryad repository. Human subjects demographics will be limited to three de-identified descriptors. MIM app usage will be submitted as de-identified usage frequencies. Paired t-test and ANOVA analysis for perceived stress, resilience, and work engagement will be submitted as de-identified, cohort data-comparison on means. nNMQ data will be submitted as frequency and comparison of means.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mindfulness in Motion Targeted to Sustaining the Mental and Physical Resilience of First Responders
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07502092
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2022B0254
- Conditions
- Stress, Resilience and Mental Health of First Responders, Work Engagement, Musculoskeletal Discomfort, First Responders
- Keywords
- first responders, mindfulness, resilience, occupational stress, mental health, physical health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 29 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ohio State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Mar 2026 (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.
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.
Detailed description
The occupational stress experienced by first responders can result in decreased quality and safety of patient care, increased risk of first responder injury, and decreased organizational performance. Worksite mindfulness interventions have been shown to support decreases in occupational stress, as well as improved resilience and work engagement for other high stress professions. Mindfulness in Motion (MIM), an evidence-based mindfulness intervention, was adapted to target the specific occupational needs of first responders in a format that could be easily integrated into their workdays. Three cohorts of first responders received eight weekly synchronous mindfulness sessions with full access to the companion smartphone MIM app for six months after the core eight-week sessions were completed. Adaptations to the MIM content and experiential practices were informed by first responder feedback prior to the study. Self-report surveys to assess perceived stress, resilience, work engagement, and musculoskeletal pain were completed by first responder participants before participation in the intervention, at the end of the eight week intervention, and again six months after the intervention was completed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness in Motion for First RespondersFirst responders participate in an eight-week, synchronous virtual mindfulness intervention, during work hours, with access to companion smartphone app to reinforce virtually presented content and support individual mindfulness practices. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- First responder working in a hospital or healthcare setting
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 in Motion for First RespondersMindfulness in Motion (MIM) is an eight-week, evidence-based workplace intervention designed to provide participants with practical strategies to reduce stress and burnout, and improve resilience. Offered virtually, MIM was adapted to support first responders relative to their occupational stressors and unique work characteristics. A companion smartphone app supplemented the eight weekly synchronous sessions and offered content informed by first responders and experiential practices that were modeled by first responders. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
The Perceived Stress Scale-10 is a self-report measure of perceived stress that measures the degree to which situations in one's life over the past month are appraised as stressful. The 4-point Likert scale responses are 0=Never, 1=Almost Never, 2=Sometimes, 3=Fairly Often, and 4=Very Often. Individual scores are summed and range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
The Connor Davidson-Resilience Scale-10 is a 10-item self-report assessment of a person's ability to bounce back after adversity. A 5-point Likert scale for each statement ranges from 0=Not true at all to 4=True nearly all of the time. A respondents's total sum score can range from 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher resilience.
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-0 (UWES-9)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
A 9-item assessment of attitudes towards one's job. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9 measures three dimensions: dedication, vigor, and absorption. All items are rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 0=Never, 1=Almost Never, 2=Rarely, 3=Sometimes, 4=Often, 5=Very Often, and 6=Always. Each sub scale time is summed and ranges from 0-18. Higher scores for each sub scale indicate higher dedication, vigor, and absorption with work.
3 secondary outcomes
Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (mNMQ)
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention
Mindfulness in Motion smartphone app usage
Time frame: Immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention
Mindfulness in Motion videos watched
Time frame: immediately after completion of the 8-week intervention
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 16 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The de-identified data and analysis code will be submitted to the Dryad repository. Human subjects demographics will be limited to three de-identified descriptors. MIM app usage will be submitted as de-identified usage frequencies. Paired t-test and ANOVA analysis for perceived stress, resilience, and work engagement will be submitted as de-identified, cohort data-comparison on means. nNMQ data will be submitted as frequency and comparison of means.
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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.
Maryanna Klatt, PhD principal investigator
Ohio State University
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 in Motion for First Responders in people with Stress and Resilience and Mental Health of First Responders, run by Ohio State University 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 16 Jun 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?
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) (time frame: Baseline, immediately after the 8 week intervention, and 6 months after the completion of the 8-week intervention). The study lists 3 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 16 Jun 2026.