Investigating risk and resilience factors in RCMP members
Official title: Risk and Resiliency Factors in the RCMP: A Prospective Investigation
Run by University of Regina · NCT05527509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how different factors affect the mental health of new RCMP cadets, especially regarding posttraumatic stress, and whether training in emotional resilience can help them cope better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 57 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 960 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Regina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Regina, Saskatchewan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 22, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2024 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 28, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05527509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are cadets beginning the RCMP Cadet Training Program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not cadets starting the RCMP Cadet Training 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 focuses on the mental health challenges faced by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), particularly those related to posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSI). It aims to build evidence-based solutions by examining various risk and resilience factors that contribute to mental health outcomes. The study will involve cadets starting the RCMP Cadet Training Program and will utilize interventions such as Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) and Active Monitoring to assess their effectiveness. By addressing the limitations of previous research, this prospective investigation seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the psychological impacts of operational stress on public safety personnel.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for RCMP members and other public safety personnel.
How similar studies have gone: While previous studies have explored similar themes, this investigation aims to address gaps in the existing literature and is designed to provide more robust findings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cadets starting the RCMP Cadet Training Program Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone other than cadets starting the RCMP Cadet Training Program
Where it's running
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University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD — University of Regina
- Study coordinator: R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD
- Email: nick.carleton@uregina.ca
- Phone: 306-337-2387
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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.