Combat Stress DisorderNCT01330888
Exploring Deployment Stress and Reintegration in Army National Guard Chaplains
An observational study of Combat Stress Disorder, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this 2-year pilot study is to explore the impact of deployment on the psychosocial and health characteristics and reintegration of Military Chaplains, specifically those of the Army National Guard (ARNG). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Combat Stress Disorder
- How many people
- 102 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2011to Mar 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: ARNG Chaplains who have ever/never been deployed to OEF/OIF combat theaters
Who may be able to join
- current, active members of ARNG during timeframe of OIF/OEF/OND
- Chaplains
- able to be contacted by email for survey explanation and participation
- consent to participate in interview or network questionnaire
Who cannot join
- not current, active members of ARNG during timeframe of OIF/OEF/OND
- not Chaplains
- not able to be contacted by email for survey explanation and participation
- do not consent to participate in interview or network questionnaire
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Tampa, Florida, 33637-1022
About this study
The purpose of this 2-year pilot study is to explore the impact of deployment on the psychosocial and health characteristics and reintegration of Military Chaplains, specifically those of the Army National Guard (ARNG). This pilot will serve as the foundation for subsequent investigations of chaplains from multiple branches of the military. In addition to spiritual and religious support, Military Chaplains play a key role in the behavioral health of deployed service-members, routinely participating in suicide prevention training, conducting critical event debriefing, and identifying service-members at risk for combat and operational stress reactions1. A high risk group for exposure to trauma2, Military Chaplains have suffered brain injuries, gunshot wounds and blast injuries in OEF/OIF Theater3. In addition, many report combat related stress issues such as compassion fatigue, PTSD, and reintegration issues3. While the traumatic experiences of OEF/OIF deployed troops have been well documented, the effects on military chaplains caring for these service-members have received little attention in the research to date. We are collaborating with the National Guard Chaplain Corps Leadership on this program of research. The aims of this 2-year pilot cross-sectional study focus on describing and exploring deployment and its impact on psychosocial, health characteristics and reintegration of ARNG chaplains using a mixed method approach (web-based survey, in-depth interviews, social network analysis).
- Conditions
- Combat Stress Disorder
- Keywords
- war, religion, caregiver, combat stress disorder
- Medical subject headings
- Combat Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | ARNG Chaplains |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
observational
Measured: 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2011
- Primary completionMar 2013
- Study completionMar 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Combat Stress DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 102 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Karen Besterman-Dahan, PhD MA BS, Principal investigator, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01330888
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- D7800-P
- Status last verified
- Feb 2015
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2011
- Last updated
- 19 Feb 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Besterman-Dahan K, Barnett S, Hickling E, Elnitsky C, Lind J, Skvoretz J, Antinori N. Bearing the burden: deployment stress among army national guard chaplains. J Health Care Chaplain. 2012;18(3-4):151-68. doi: 10.1080/08854726.2012.723538.
PubMed 23094615Besterman-Dahan K, Gibbons SW, Barnett SD, Hickling EJ. The role of military chaplains in mental health care of the deployed service member. Mil Med. 2012 Sep;177(9):1028-33. doi: 10.7205/milmed-d-12-00071.
PubMed 23025131
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Feb 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring Deployment Stress and Reintegration in Army National Guard Chaplains
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01330888
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- D7800-P
- Conditions
- Combat Stress Disorder
- Keywords
- war, religion, caregiver, combat stress disorder
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 102 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans AffairsUS federal agency
- Study start
- Apr 2011
- Primary completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this 2-year pilot study is to explore the impact of deployment on the psychosocial and health characteristics and reintegration of Military Chaplains, specifically those of the Army National Guard (ARNG). This pilot will serve as the foundation for subsequent investigations of chaplains from multiple branches of the military. In addition to spiritual and religious support, Military Chaplains play a key role in the behavioral health of deployed service-members, routinely participating in suicide prevention training, conducting critical event debriefing, and identifying service-members at risk for combat and operational stress reactions1. A high risk group for exposure to trauma2, Military Chaplains have suffered brain injuries, gunshot wounds and blast injuries in OEF/OIF Theater3. In addition, many report combat related stress issues such as compassion fatigue, PTSD, and reintegration issues3. While the traumatic experiences of OEF/OIF deployed troops have been well documented, the effects on military chaplains caring for these service-members have received little attention in the research to date. We are collaborating with the National Guard Chaplain Corps Leadership on this program of research. The aims of this 2-year pilot cross-sectional study focus on describing and exploring deployment and its impact on psychosocial, health characteristics and reintegration of ARNG chaplains using a mixed method approach (web-based survey, in-depth interviews, social network analysis).
Study design
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | – | –ARNG Chaplains |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- ARNG Chaplains who have ever/never been deployed to OEF/OIF combat theaters
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- current, active members of ARNG during timeframe of OIF/OEF/OND
- Chaplains
- able to be contacted by email for survey explanation and participation
- consent to participate in interview or network questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- not current, active members of ARNG during timeframe of OIF/OEF/OND
- not Chaplains
- not able to be contacted by email for survey explanation and participation
- do not consent to participate in interview or network questionnaire
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
observational
Time frame: 2 years
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Feb 2015.
- Results publication: PubMed 23094615Besterman-Dahan K, Barnett S, Hickling E, Elnitsky C, Lind J, Skvoretz J, Antinori N. Bearing the burden: deployment stress among army national guard chaplains. J Health Care Chaplain. 2012;18(3-4):151-68. doi: 10.1080/08854726.2012.723538.
- Results publication: PubMed 23025131Besterman-Dahan K, Gibbons SW, Barnett SD, Hickling EJ. The role of military chaplains in mental health care of the deployed service member. Mil Med. 2012 Sep;177(9):1028-33. doi: 10.7205/milmed-d-12-00071.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Karen Besterman-Dahan, PhD MA BS principal investigator
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Combat Stress Disorder, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Feb 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
observational (time frame: 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01330888, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Feb 2015.