NCT06212063

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the proposed study is to complete a comprehensive needs assessment of the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) Youth Challenge Program (YCP) in the YCP leadership and junior cadet population related to nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mental health and resilience. Results of this needs assessment will further inform the development of the intervention skills training program. The secondary objective of this work is to provide a scalable, integrated physical and mental optimization training program that would be integrated into relevant systems and maintained over time as a core tool for young individuals readying themselves to join the Army. The program would include an environmental intervention approach as well as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress reduction/positive coping guidance.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
8mo left

Started Sep 2024

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress72%
Sep 2024Jan 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 19, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 18, 2024

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 17, 2024

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 15, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 15, 2027

Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Status Verified

November 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

December 19, 2023

Last Update Submit

November 26, 2025

Conditions

Health Behavior

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (9)

  • Height

    Height for BMI calculations

    16 Months

  • Weight

    Weight for BMI calculations

    16 Months

  • Body Fat

    Body Fat % to determine change pre/post program

    16 Months

  • Depression

    Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ-8A) to determine change pre/post program; Scores range from 0 to 24, with a higher score meaning higher levels of depressive symptomology

    16 Months

  • Anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener (GAD7) to determine change pre/post program; Score range from 0 to 21, with higher scores meaning higher levels of anxiety

    16 Months

  • Body Esteem

    Body Esteem Scale for Adolescent and Adults (BESAA) to determine change pre/post program; scores range from 0 to 92, with higher scores meaning higher levels of body esteem.

    16 Months

  • Coping

    Brief COPE; 14 facets of coping skills are assessed and can be consolidated into approach and avoidant coping strategies, with higher scores indicating higher levels of that particular coping strategy

    16 Months

  • Perceived Stress

    Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores meaning higher levels of perceived stress

    16 Months

  • Eating Competence

    Eating Competence Scale (ecSatter); Scores range from 0 to 48, with higher scores meaning better competence around eating behaviors

    16 Months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Knowledge & Attitudes

    16 Months

  • Program Satisfaction

    16 Months

Study Arms (1)

Aim High Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Integrated physical and mental optimization training program used as tool for young individuals readying themselves to join the military

Behavioral: Cadet Health

Interventions

Cadet HealthBEHAVIORAL

Integrated physical and mental optimization training program used as tool for young individuals readying themselves to join the military

Aim High Program

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Must be either staff, cadre, or cadets in the YCP program.

You may not qualify if:

  • Not staff, cadre, or cadets in the YCP program.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Nicole Wesley

CONTACT

2257632721nicole.wesley@pbrc.edu

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 19, 2023

First Posted

January 18, 2024

Study Start

September 17, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 15, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 15, 2027

Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)