Career Enhancement Training for Suicide Prevention
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the effectiveness of the Wingman-Connect Program delivered by USAF personnel on individual suicide risk. Randomization will be among classes at Initial Technical Training, in which 396 classes of USAF personnel will be randomized to Wingman-Connect or to an active control training (N=2,970 Airmen) and followed for one year. These classes send a proportion of graduates to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) \& Air Mobility Command (AMC) operational bases.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Stress Management, Stress Reduction, Anxiety Management, Prenatal Stress Intervention, Wingman-Connect for suicide prevention?
Research shows that the Wingman-Connect Program, part of the treatment, improved social connections among Air Force personnel at risk of suicide, reducing isolation and increasing valued connections. Additionally, gatekeeper training, which is similar to some components of the treatment, has been shown to improve knowledge and confidence in suicide prevention.12345
Is the Career Enhancement Training for Suicide Prevention generally safe for humans?
How is the Wingman-Connect treatment different from other suicide prevention treatments?
Wingman-Connect is unique because it focuses on career enhancement training as a method for suicide prevention, which is different from the widely used gatekeeper training that primarily aims to identify and refer individuals at risk of suicide. This approach may offer a novel way to address underlying factors contributing to suicidal thoughts by enhancing career skills and opportunities.410111213
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Airmen-in-Training within their first year of enlistment in the USAF, specifically from classes that support AFGSC & AMC missions. Classes must last between 37-91 days. It excludes foreign airmen and those not in their initial enlistment year.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Baseline assessments are conducted prior to randomization of classes
Intervention
Participants receive either the Wingman-Connect Program or an active control training
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for outcomes related to suicide risk, depression, and occupational problems
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Stress Management
- Wingman-Connect
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Rochester
Lead Sponsor