A program to enhance resilience in military personnel
Official title: Four Pillars of Defense: A Whole Health Approach to the Military
Run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center · NCT06205186 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new training app designed to help military personnel build mental strength and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pennington Biomedical Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 8, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06205186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Soldiers aged 21 and older, as well as their family members.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicole Wesley
- Email: nicole.wesley@pbrc.edu
- Phone: 2257632721
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.