Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving resilience and readiness in military personnel

Official title: Enhancing Resiliency and Optimizing Readiness in Military Personnel

Run by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · NCT05094115 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new training program to see if it can help military personnel in high-stress jobs become more resilient and perform better compared to standard training methods.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Killeen, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 4, 2021
Main results expectedSeptember 2026
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT05094115 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult soldiers aged 18 or older assigned to the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not part of the military or those not assigned to the 3rd SFAB 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 project focuses on enhancing the resilience of military personnel in Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) through an evidence-based intervention known as Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). The study will compare the effectiveness of this training program against standard training practices to determine its impact on psychological flexibility and overall performance. By addressing the unique challenges faced by military personnel in high-stress environments, the research aims to optimize operational readiness and prevent psychological health issues. The study is designed to be methodologically sound, addressing past challenges in validating resiliency-enhancement programs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental resilience and operational readiness of military personnel.

How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited rigorous research on resiliency-enhancement programs in military settings, this approach is based on established evidence for psychological flexibility training.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult 18 or older
* Male or female soldiers assigned to the 3rd SFAB

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • Fort Hood
    Killeen, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Alan Peterson, PhD — University of Texas Health San Antonio
  • Study coordinator: Alan Peterson, PhD
  • Email: petersona3@uthscsa.edu
  • Phone: 210-562-6700

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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