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.
US Navy service members on Active Duty or Reserve status
be fluent in English.
be capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and in this protocol.
have access to a SmartPhone, computer, or tablet to utilize and access the virtual classroom.
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.
Active severe substance abuse as assessed by the investigator in accordance with The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses (DSM-5) Substance Abuse Disorder criteria, or presence of illicit substance abuse.
They are currently undergoing another form of treatment other than supportive therapy (>2 times per month).
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead sponsor
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Collaborator