Training to help police officers manage stress and trauma
Autonomic Modulation Training: A Biological Approach to Building Resilience and Wellness Capacity Among Police Exposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI)
NA · University of Toronto · NCT05521360
This study tests whether a new training program can help police officers manage stress and trauma better, reducing their symptoms of post-traumatic stress and boosting their resilience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Toronto (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Mississauga, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05521360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on police officers who experience high levels of stress and trauma due to their work. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Autonomic Modulation Training (AMT) in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) and improving resilience among these officers. Participants will complete various assessments before and after the intervention to measure changes in mental health symptoms and wellness capacity. The study also considers potential differences in outcomes based on sex and gender.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are active duty frontline law enforcement officers in Canada who are fluent in English.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently employed as frontline law enforcement officers or those who do not have access to a personal computer for the intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and resilience of police officers, reducing the prevalence of PTSI and related disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in this area, this specific approach using Autonomic Modulation Training is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this population.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current employment as an active duty (i.e., not on an extended medical or disability leave) frontline law enforcement officer in Canada. * Must be fluent in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Canadian law enforcement officers. Police administrators and civilian employees (i.e., non-sworn members) are not eligible. * Officers that do not have weekly access to a personal computer to complete the online AMT intervention
Where this trial is running
Mississauga, Ontario
- University of Toronto Mississauga — Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Judith P Andersen, PhD — University of Toronto
- Study coordinator: Judith P Andersen, PhD
- Email: judith.andersen@utoronto.ca
- Phone: 905-828-5460
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.
Conditions: Stress, Physiological, Stress, Psychological, Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Operational Stress, Organizational Stress, Police