A program to enhance resilience in military personnel

Four Pillars of Defense: A Whole Health Approach to the Military

Not applicable Interventional Pennington Biomedical Research Center · NCT06205186

This study is testing a new training app designed to help military personnel build mental strength and improve their overall well-being.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages21 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPennington Biomedical Research Center Academic / other
Locations1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Trial IDNCT06205186 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to define psychological resilience in military personnel and identify modifiable risk factors and skills that can enhance resilience. It will develop a scalable training app that integrates physical and mental optimization strategies for Soldiers. The research will gather data to inform a resilience-focused intervention, which will be tested for feasibility among participants. The goal is to create a comprehensive approach to improve the overall well-being of military personnel.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Soldiers aged 21 and older, as well as their family members.

Not a fit: Patients under the age of 21 or those who are not National Guard Soldiers or family members may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the psychological resilience of Soldiers, leading to improved mental health and performance.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in resilience training, this specific approach integrating physical and mental health optimization is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 21+ and either a Soldier in the NG or NG family member

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under age 21 and not an NG Soldier or family member

Where this trial is running

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Health BehaviorSoldierResilience
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.