Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorPennington Biomedical Research Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 17, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 15, 2027
Study endsJanuary 15, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT06212063 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

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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

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting

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