Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Stress
(FIERCE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores a mindfulness-based meditation program called Building Emotional Strength Training, designed to help healthcare workers reduce stress, depression, and burnout. The researchers aim to determine if practicing kindness and compassion through meditation can improve well-being and sleep while reducing inflammation. Healthcare workers in full-time roles who feel stressed but have not meditated regularly before may be suitable candidates. Participants will either join a six-week virtual meditation course or be placed on a waitlist to join later. As an unphased trial, this study provides healthcare workers with a unique opportunity to enhance their well-being through innovative meditation techniques.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that this mindfulness-based intervention is safe for healthcare workers?
Research has shown that mindfulness activities, like the one in this study, are usually safe and easy for people to do. Past studies found that these practices can help lower anxiety, depression, and stress, especially for healthcare workers. For instance, healthcare workers who took mindfulness courses reported feeling better at handling stress and experiencing an improved overall mood.
No major reports of harmful side effects from these meditation programs exist. Instead, participants often feel less anxious and more relaxed. This makes mindfulness a promising way to manage stress without the risk of serious side effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the mindfulness-based intervention for stress because it introduces a unique approach through kindness and compassion-based meditation. Unlike traditional treatments for stress, which often involve medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy, this meditation program focuses on enhancing emotional resilience by cultivating positive emotions. The virtual delivery of the program makes it accessible and convenient, allowing participants to engage in weekly sessions from the comfort of their own homes. This innovative approach targets stress management by fostering inner strength and emotional well-being, which could provide a promising alternative to existing stress reduction methods.
What evidence suggests that this mindfulness-based intervention could be effective for reducing stress?
Research has shown that mindfulness-based activities, such as the Kindness and Compassion-based Meditation Program in this trial, can reduce stress, depression, and burnout, particularly among healthcare workers. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the meditation intervention or a waitlist control group. Studies have found that mindfulness practices boost mental health by enhancing well-being and positive feelings. Mindfulness also relates to better sleep and lower stress levels. The meditation program emphasizes kindness and compassion, which can improve relationships and foster acceptance of others. Overall, mindfulness practices show promising results for enhancing mental health and reducing stress.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Julienne E Bower, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of California, Los Angeles, Psychology Department
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthcare workers at UCLA Health who are experiencing high levels of stress, depression, or burnout. It aims to help them reduce stress and improve their psychological well-being through a mindfulness-based program.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete baseline questionnaires and provide blood samples for immune evaluation
Treatment
Participants attend a six-week mindfulness-based intervention delivered via Zoom
Mid-Course Assessment
Participants complete self-report questionnaires assessing primary outcome and mediator variables
Post-Intervention Assessment
Participants complete post-intervention questionnaires and provide a second blood sample
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Building Emotional Strength Training
Trial Overview
The study tests a six-week mindfulness-based intervention called Building Emotional Strength Training. It's designed to cultivate positive emotions and reduce stress in healthcare professionals by teaching practices inspired by Buddhist teachings.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to participate in the meditation intervention. This class will meet virtually once a week for six consecutive weeks, for one hour.
Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to the waitlist control. Participants assigned to this condition will have the opportunity to attend the meditation course after data collection is complete.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor
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