Resilience program to reduce stress for jail staff
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the HeartMath Resilience Program: Exploring the Impact of Stress on Jail Staff Performance and Retention
This study is testing a stress-reduction program for jail staff to see if it helps them feel better at work and stay on the job longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Florida State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06928610 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the HeartMath Resilience Program, a comprehensive intervention aimed at reducing stress among correctional officers at the Leon County Sheriff's Office in Tallahassee, Florida. It employs a multiple cohort, staggered-entry, waitlist randomized controlled trial design to assess various outcomes, including job satisfaction, workplace safety, and occupational stress. The study also aims to determine the program's impact on officer retention and absenteeism, as well as attitudes towards the use of force.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are correctional officers employed by the Leon County Sheriff's Office who are 18 years or older and able to provide consent.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria, such as those not employed by the Leon County Sheriff's Office, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce stress levels and improve job satisfaction among correctional officers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar resilience-based interventions in occupational settings, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Leon County Sheriff's Office jail correctional officers. * Attending a defensive tactics training by Leon County Sheriff's Office * Age 18 years or older * Conversational English * Being willing and cognitively able to provide consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting Inclusion Criteria
Where this trial is running
Tallahassee, Florida
- Leon County Detention Facilities — Tallahassee, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tanya Renn, PhD — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Tanya Renn, PhD
- Email: trenn@fsu.edu
- Phone: 850-645-0903
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.