Effects of Health and Wellness App on Employee Productivity
Testing the Effects of the Calm App on Sleep, Mental Health, and Productivity Outcomes in Employees
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of using the Calm app + coaching concierge (one 20-min session) and/or Calm Coaching for sleep program on sleep, mental health, and work productivity outcomes in employees. Employees (N=5,000) will be randomized into one of two groups for 8-weeks.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Aug 2021
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 6, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 3, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 15, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 31, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 31, 2022
CompletedMarch 26, 2024
March 1, 2024
1.1 years
November 3, 2021
March 25, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Daytime sleepiness
Change from baseline daytime sleepiness at 8-weeks; 8-items; Scores range from 0-24 with higher scores indicating higher levels of daytime sleepiness.
Insomnia Severity Index
Symptoms of insomnia
Change from baseline symptoms of insomnia at 8-weeks; 7-items; Scores range from 0-28 with higher scores indicating greater symptoms of insomnia.
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Pittsburgh Sleep Diaries
Daily for 6 weeks
Productivity
Change from baseline to post-intervention (week 8)
Resilience
Change from baseline to post-intervention (week 8)
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale
Change from baseline to post-intervention (week 8)
Study Arms (2)
Intervention
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be asked to use the Calm app for at least 10 minutes per day for eight weeks. They will also be asked to schedule one live 20-minute coaching session with a Calm Coach within the first week of the eight-week intervention to help identify areas for health behavior improvements (i.e., Calm Concierge). \- Calm Coaching for sleep Subsample (N=100): A random subsample of eligible participants, based on their ISI scores, will be invited to use the Calm Coaching for Sleep Program (using Healthie platform).
Waitlist Control
OTHERParticipants will be instructed to not participate in any mindfulness meditation activities for eight weeks. The research team will send the participant study instructions. At the end of eight weeks participants will be given access to the Calm app and will be able to schedule one live 20-minute coaching session with a Calm Coach. \- Calm Coaching for sleep Subsample (N=100): A random subsample of eligible participants, based on their ISI scores, will be invited to use the Calm Coaching for sleep Program. The Calm Coaching for sleep program is administered by Calm for six weeks.
Interventions
Participants will be asked to use the Calm app for at least 10 minutes per day for eight weeks. They will also be asked to schedule one live 20-minute coaching session with a Calm Coach within the first week of the eight-week intervention to help identify areas for health behavior improvements (i.e., Calm Concierge). Participants will be asked to download the Calm app to their mobile phone. The Calm Coaching for sleep program is administered by Calm for six weeks. Participants are asked to complete weekly modules and interact with a coach to help them improve their sleep. Participants also complete a sleep diary throughout the program.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years or older
- Employee of company
- Only English speakers
- Willing to download the Calm app to their smartphone
You may not qualify if:
- Greater than 60 minutes/month of meditation for the past six months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
Related Publications (2)
Espel-Huynh H, Baldwin M, Puzia M, Huberty J. The Indirect Effects of a Mindfulness Mobile App on Productivity Through Changes in Sleep Among Retail Employees: Secondary Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 Sep 28;10(9):e40500. doi: 10.2196/40500.
PMID: 36169994DERIVEDHuberty JL, Espel-Huynh HM, Neher TL, Puzia ME. Testing the Pragmatic Effectiveness of a Consumer-Based Mindfulness Mobile App in the Workplace: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 Sep 28;10(9):e38903. doi: 10.2196/38903.
PMID: 36169991DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- SEQUENTIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 3, 2021
First Posted
November 15, 2021
Study Start
August 6, 2021
Primary Completion
August 31, 2022
Study Completion
August 31, 2022
Last Updated
March 26, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share