Mindfulness Training for Burnout

Overseen By Ekaterina Denkova, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Miami

Disqualifiers: Untreated mental health, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

120 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) for burnout?

Research shows that mindfulness-based interventions, which include practices similar to MBAT, can significantly reduce burnout and stress in healthcare professionals, such as nurses and primary healthcare workers, by improving emotional regulation and increasing personal accomplishment. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Is mindfulness training safe for humans?

Mindfulness training, including programs like Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT), has been studied in various settings and is generally considered safe for humans. Studies involving healthcare professionals and other groups have not reported significant safety concerns, and participants often experience improvements in mental health and well-being. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

How does Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) differ from other treatments for burnout?

Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) is unique because it focuses on enhancing awareness and attention in the present moment without judgment, which can help individuals manage stress and burnout more effectively. Unlike other treatments that may focus on medication or organizational changes, MBAT emphasizes personal mindfulness practices to improve mental health and reduce emotional exhaustion. ^{9 11 12 13 14}

What is the purpose of this trial?

The present study evaluates the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Attention Training on measures targeting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in first responders.

Research Team

Amishi Jha

Principal Investigator

University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for first responders experiencing burnout. Participants should be actively working in a high-stress role such as police, fire services, or EMS and looking to improve their mental well-being.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants in all phases of the study must be individuals who are affiliated with the Los Angeles County Fire Department

Individuals who are fluent English speakers

Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

I have not been hospitalized for mental health issues in the past month and do not have untreated mental health problems.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Mindfulness Training

Participants receive mindfulness training for cognitive abilities and emotional well-being

4 weeks

Weekly sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in resilience, affect, decentering, cognitive failures, mindfulness, stress, and anxiety

7 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT)

Trial Overview The study tests Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT), focusing on enhancing cognitive abilities and emotional health among first responders.

Participant Groups

Group I: Mindfulness Training Group A Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

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.

Group II: Wait-list condition Group B Active Control 1 Intervention

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

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Miami

Lead Sponsor

Trials

976

Recruited

423,000+

Unlikely Collaborators Inc.

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

120+

Findings from Research

An abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program consisting of 6 weekly 75-minute sessions can effectively be implemented during staff lunch breaks, making it a practical training option for healthcare providers and clinic staff.

This adapted MBSR program is not only feasible but also well-accepted, suggesting it could enhance the well-being of healthcare workers in a workplace setting.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Staff: Expanding Holistic Nursing Paradigms to the Whole System. Hazlett-Stevens, H.[2021]

References

1. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Relationship Between Present-Centered Awareness and Attention, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue in Oncology Health Professionals. [2022]

2. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Primary Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [2021]

3. Germany pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Investigating the impact of modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on occupational burnout and other mental health status among nonmedical staff in a hospital: a randomized controlled trial. [2022]

4. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress and Burnout in Nurses. [2022]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mindfulness Workshops Effects on Nurses' Burnout, Stress, and Mindfulness Skills. [2023]

6. Italy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Follow-up study on the reduction of burnout levels through mindfulness meditation in health care professionals.] [2021]

7. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Positive Effects of Mindfulness-Based Training on Energy Maintenance and the EEG Correlates of Sustained Attention in a Cohort of Nurses. [2020]

8. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Efficacy and Feasibility of the Minimal Therapist-Guided Four-Week Online Audio-Based Mindfulness Program 'Mindful Senses' for Burnout and Stress Reduction in Medical Personnel: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [2022]

9. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training on Healthcare Professionals' Mental Health: Results from a Pilot Study Testing Its Predictive Validity in a Specialized Hospital Setting. [2021]

10. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Workplace Mindfulness Intervention May Be Associated With Improved Psychological Well-Being and Productivity. A Preliminary Field Study in a Company Setting. [2022]

11. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Health Care Staff: Expanding Holistic Nursing Paradigms to the Whole System. [2021]

12. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparison of the Effectiveness of an Abbreviated Program versus a Standard Program in Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Self-Perceived Empathy in Tutors and Resident Intern Specialists of Family and Community Medicine and Nursing in Spain. [2021]

13. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Quality and Safety in Health Care, Part XLVI: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Burnout. [2019]

14. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial on mindfulness-based stress reduction: studying effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction and an additional organisational health intervention on mental health and work-related perceptions of teachers in Dutch secondary vocational schools. [2021]