Emotion Regulation Training for PTSD Prevention in Firefighters (PEER UP Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Baylor Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

21 years of age or older

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6, 12, 18, and 24 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a workshop on emotion regulation training delivered by peers can help prevent posttraumatic stress and other mental health symptoms in firefighter trainees. They will compare those who receive this training

Who is the study for?

This trial is for firefighter trainees who are at least 21 years old, speak English, can consent to participate, and are willing to be contacted for follow-up assessments. They must be able to complete interviews and self-report assessments.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a peer-delivered Brief-Unified Protocol workshop helps prevent PTSD and other mental health issues in firefighters better than just psychoeducation. It includes questionnaires before and after the workshops, with follow-ups over two years.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological training rather than medication, traditional physical side effects aren't expected. However, discussing traumatic events or stress during sessions could potentially cause temporary emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 21 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6, 12, 18, and 24 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6, 12, 18, and 24 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6, 12, 18, and 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

PTSD Symptoms

Secondary study objectives

Alcohol Use Disorder symptoms

Anxiety symptoms

Depression symptoms

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Brief Unified ProtocolExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This workshop includes education regarding basic human emotions, why we have emotions, how they help us, how they can get in the way, and how they are related to psychological health problems, including among firefighters. Skills that are helpful in managing strong or unwanted emotions will be taught and practiced during the workshop. A workshop manual will be provided. Brief videos summarizing the material will be emailed over the course of the month following the workshop.

Group II: PsychoeducationActive Control1 Intervention

This workshop provides education regarding signs and symptoms of psychological health challenges that are most commonly experienced by firefighters. These include posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol and substance misuse. This workshop is a standard part of fire academy training. A workshop manual will be provided. Brief videos summarizing the material will be emailed over the course of the month following the workshop.

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