Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 19 to 57

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 typeInterventional
Ages19 Years to 57 Years
SexAll
Enrollment960 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Regina
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Regina, Saskatchewan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 22, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 2024
Study endsDecember 2029
Registry record updatedNovember 28, 2023
Trial IDNCT05527509 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

  • University of Regina
    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Recruiting

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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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