Improving health and readiness for military pre-recruits
Aim High: Readiness & Meeting the Standards in Military Pre-Recruits
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pennington Biomedical Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06212063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are staff, cadre, or cadets involved in the Youth Challenge Program.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not part of the Youth Challenge Program will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While similar health optimization programs have shown promise in other populations, this specific approach within a military pre-recruit context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicole Wesley
- Email: nicole.wesley@pbrc.edu
- Phone: 2257632721
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.