Stress Inoculation Training for Stress

Overseen by Sarah Jackson, MFT, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of augmenting existing/traditional Navy military training with the manualized SIT Core Protocol (CP) utilizing the established augmentation procedure set as measured by feasibility, utility, and satisfaction metrics (CSQ-8) and to examine the relative effectiveness of the SIT-CP by comparison to standard military training in a controlled trial examining outcomes of stress tolerance, psychological health, resilience and occupational performance in Sailors undergoing DCA Firefighting Training (pre- to post-training), while collecting implementation data.

Research Team

Sarah Jackson, MFT, PhD

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for US Navy service members who are fluent in English, can give informed consent, have access to a smartphone or computer, and agree to undergo testing throughout the study. They must be available for the entire study duration but with flexibility for military demands.

Inclusion Criteria

Fluent in English

Have access to a SmartPhone, computer, or tablet to utilize and access the virtual classroom

US Navy service members on Active Duty or Reserve status

Exclusion Criteria

Any other condition/situation that the Investigator believes may interfere with participant safety, study conduct, or interpretation of study data

Active suicidal ideation as assessed by the Investigator at screening or as identified during the study

Clinically significant history of psychotic disorder, bipolar spectrum disorder, or neurodegenerative disease/dementia as assessed by the Investigator

Treatment Details

Interventions

• DCA-FF (Behavioral Intervention)
• SIT (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The trial tests Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) added to traditional Navy training. It measures how well SIT improves stress tolerance, psychological health, resilience, and job performance compared to standard training among Sailors in DCA Firefighting Training.

Participant Groups

Group I: SIT + Damage Control Assessment & Firefighting (DCA-FF) Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Group II: DCA-FF Active Control 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Lead Sponsor

Trials

974

Recruited

361,000+

Department of Defense / Congressionally Mandated Research Program (CDMRP)

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

120+