Improving health and readiness for military pre-recruits
Official title: Aim High: Readiness & Meeting the Standards in Military Pre-Recruits
Run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center · NCT06212063 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing ways to improve the health and readiness of young people in the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program by focusing on nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mental health as they prepare to join the Army.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pennington Biomedical Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 17, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06212063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are staff, cadre, or cadets involved in the Youth Challenge Program.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who are not part of the Youth Challenge Program will 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 assess the health needs of the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program participants, focusing on nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mental health. By conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, the study will inform the development of a training program designed to optimize physical and mental health for young individuals preparing to join the Army. The intervention will include strategies for environmental changes, nutrition, physical activity, sleep improvement, and stress management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the overall health and readiness of military pre-recruits, leading to better performance and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While similar health optimization programs have shown promise in other populations, this specific approach within a military pre-recruit context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be either staff, cadre, or cadets in the YCP program. Exclusion Criteria: * Not staff, cadre, or cadets in the YCP program.
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.