Feasibility Testing a Meditation App for Professionals Working With Youth in the Legal System: Protocol for a Hybrid Type 2 Effectiveness-Implementation Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR research protocols April 24, 2025 Ashley D Kendall, Emily Pela, Danielle Amonica et al.
Probation officers and other professionals working with youth in the legal system face high chronic workplace stress, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Emotion dysregulation may underlie these problems and can be improved with mindfulness meditation. This paper describes the protocol for a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation pilot randomized controlled trial of Bodhi AIM+, a meditation app adapted for these professionals. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to use the meditation app or an active control app for 30 days. The primary outcome is app adherence measured by objective analytics. Mental health outcomes, emotion regulation via ecological momentary assessment, and qualitative interviews will be collected. Enrollment began in December 2024, with results expected in 2026.