Training behavioral health technicians to improve mental health support for military personnel
Optimizing Psychological Health and Preventing Clinical Problems: Testing the Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Toolkit for Integrated Operational Support
This study is testing whether giving special training to behavioral health technicians can help active-duty airmen feel better and manage stress more effectively compared to those who get care from untrained technicians.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 5586 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | New York University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06981598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the effectiveness of behavioral health technicians embedded in military units by providing them with evidence-based training and intervention tools. It will compare the outcomes of service members receiving care from trained technicians versus those receiving routine care from untrained technicians. The research focuses on improving psychological well-being, stress management, and overall service satisfaction among active-duty airmen. A randomized controlled trial design will be employed to assess the impact of this training on the adoption of evidence-based interventions and the resulting benefits for service members.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are active-duty service members currently seeing a behavioral health technician.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently seeing a behavioral health technician or those whose technicians are not embedded in operational units may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mental health support for military personnel, leading to better psychological outcomes and reduced stigma around seeking help.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that embedding behavioral health technicians can increase accessibility and reduce stigma, but this specific approach of standardized training and intervention tools is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Service members seeing a behavioral health (BH) technician. * Currently embedded BH technicians. Exclusion Criteria: * Service members who are not currently seeing a BH technician. * BH technicians who are not embedded or have taken a clinic role.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- New York University — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amy S Slep, PhD — NYU
- Study coordinator: Kelly Daly, PhD
- Email: kd2691@nyu.edu
- Phone: 914-806-5093
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.