Protocol for a cluster-randomized control trial of a remote workplace resilience intervention for early care and education providers: The OnWARD trial.
Derek Hales, Regan Burney, Erik Willis...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41824507Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 99Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID06919952
A Cluster-randomized Control Trial of a Workplace Resilience Intervention for Child Care Providers' Mental Health & Well-being
Led by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Updated on 2026-02-20
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating two remotely delivered programs aimed at improving well-being among early childhood education (ECE) staff. This 15-month cluster randomized trial compares a Resilience program, which helps staff build resilience assets and resources, with a Physical Activity program focused on promoting healthy physical activity habits. The study includes 80 child care centers, 80 directors, and about 560 staff members. Participating centers are randomly assigned to either the Resilience or Physical Activity program. Both programs last 3 months and include four modules with video lessons, webinars, and text message reminders. A behavioral health counselor guides participants, providing orientation and coaching calls to center directors. After the active intervention, a 12-month maintenance period allows participants continued access to program materials. Participants will complete assessments at four timepoints: before the program starts, after 3 months, and at 9 and 15 months to track changes in resilience, well-being, mental health, social support, and organizational resources. The study measures absenteeism and staff turnover, and explores how personal and social factors may influence outcomes. The aim is to understand both immediate and lasting effects of these programs on ECE staff well-being.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparing a Workplace Resilience and a Physical Activity Intervention on Early Childhood Educators Well-being
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 99Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child care centers must be licensed with no plans to close in the next 2 years
- Centers must have been in operation for at least 1 year
- Centers must have at least 4 employees
- ECE staff must be at least 18 years old
- ECE staff must be able to read and speak English
- ECE staff must have access to an online resource such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer
- ECE staff must be willing to receive text messages
You will not qualify if you...
- None
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete their assigned program remotely over 3 months, which includes an orientation, 4 modules with video lessons, 3 webinars, weekly text messages, and coaching calls for center directors.
Weekly remote interactions plus 4 coaching calls for directors and 3 webinars for all participants
Long-term Monitoring
Duration - 12 months
Participants are observed during a 12-month maintenance period to assess the sustained effects of the intervention on well-being and organizational resources.
Assessments at 9 and 15 months post-baseline
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7426
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Research Team
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Regan V Burney, PhD
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Deborah J Jones, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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