Can a phone app calm Firefighters' minds? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06518616

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 10-day meditation program delivered through a smartphone app can reduce anxiety and depression in firefighters. About 192 career firefighters will either use the meditation app or a health education app for 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in distress levels to see if the meditation approach is effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: meditation intervention (prerecorded audio units via smartphone app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, accessible way for firefighters to manage stress and reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial with 192 participants, so results are preliminary. The meditation is only 10 days, and benefits may not last or apply to all firefighters.

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States

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