Impact of the New Caledonian crisis on military personnel's mental health
Evaluation of Operational Wear and Tear Related to the Caledonian Crisis on Military Personnel
This study looks at how the ongoing crisis in New Caledonia affects the mental health of military personnel, especially focusing on stress and fatigue from their work conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Noumea) |
| Trial ID | NCT06907030 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effects of the ongoing crisis in New Caledonia on military personnel, particularly focusing on operational fatigue and chronic stress disorder. It will evaluate how prolonged exposure to stressors, such as extended working hours and reduced rest, affects soldiers' mental states. The study will also identify protective organizational and human factors that may help mitigate operational fatigue. Conducted over two months, it will involve healthy military personnel who are permanently stationed in New Caledonia.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are military personnel who are permanently posted in New Caledonia during the crisis.
Not a fit: Patients on temporary assignments or those with specific legal or health restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for managing stress and enhancing resilience among military personnel during crises.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on operational stress in military settings exist, this specific focus on the New Caledonian crisis and its unique stressors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * be a member of the military * be permanently posted to NC at the time of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Be on temporary assignment in NC at the time of the study * Subjects covered by articles L1121-5 to 1121-8 of the Public Health Code, i.e. : * Pregnant women, women in labour and nursing mothers * Persons deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Persons subject to psychiatric monitoring under articles L3212-1 and L3213-1 who are not covered by the provisions of article L1121-8 * Persons of full age who are the subject of a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent.
Where this trial is running
Noumea
- Noumea — Noumea, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: celine ramdani, MD
- Email: celineramdani@hotmail.fr
- Phone: 0662194297
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.