New app aims to prevent stress in rural first responders
NCT ID NCT07247149
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a mobile app called FirstFocus that uses attention training to help first responders in rural areas prevent stress and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. About 80 active first responders aged 18+ with an iPhone will use the app before and after shifts. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and effective at reducing stress and improving wellbeing.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Employed as an Active First Responder * iPhone mobile device * Located in a rural part of the US Exclusion Criteria: \- Works less than 20 hours/week on average
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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