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SAFEGUARD Life Force: Evaluation of a Group-based Skills Training Program to Increase Mental Toughness in Active Duty Soldiers
Led by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences · Updated on 2026-04-28
2400
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor
D
Defense Health Agency
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the Life Force training program, a group-based skills training designed specifically for active-duty Soldiers to enhance mental toughness and reduce harmful and high-risk behaviors. The study aims to determine who benefits most from this training by comparing participants who receive the program to a control group that does not. Mental toughness is defined as the ability to perform well under pressure, recover from setbacks, and maintain a positive attitude. The Life Force program consists of five group sessions led by trained instructors. These sessions focus on skills such as building support networks, pushing past quitting points, using failure as growth, taking responsibility for setbacks, and managing emotions effectively. Eligible active-duty Soldiers will be randomly assigned to either participate in the Life Force training or remain in the control group. Both groups will complete baseline and follow-up surveys at 6 and 12 months. Participants will complete a 15-20 minute baseline survey before randomization. Follow-up surveys at 6 and 12 months will assess high-risk behaviors, poor performance, mental toughness, military readiness, job satisfaction, career intentions, and overall functioning in work and social life. The study also uses an AI algorithm to predict who will benefit most from training. Data from training participants will be compared to controls to measure the program's impact over a 12-month period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Evaluation of a Group-based, Skills Training for Increasing Mental Toughness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Active duty Soldiers in the regular Army
- Age 18 or older
- Stationed at Fort Hood, TX
You will not qualify if you...
- Soldiers with self-identified plans of leaving active duty service within 12 months of the baseline assessment
- Soldiers having a planned permanent change in station (PCS) or deployment within 12 months of the baseline assessment
AI-Screening
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 5 sessions over a few weeks
Participants in the training group attend 5 group-based skills training sessions aimed at increasing mental toughness and reducing harmful behaviors.
5 group sessions
Duration - 12 months
Participants complete follow-up surveys at 6 and 12 months to assess mental toughness, risky behaviors, military readiness, and overall functioning.
2 survey visits (at 6 and 12 months)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fort Hood
Killeen, Texas, United States, 76544
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Research Team
L
Life Force Study
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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