Army tests 'Level Up' training to curb suicide and risky behavior in new recruits
NCT ID NCT07286955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Level Up, which teaches life skills like stress management and healthy relationships to soldiers at their first duty station. 5,000 soldiers will be randomly assigned to either Level Up or a standard bystander training. Researchers will track harmful behaviors, mental health, and job performance over six months to see if the program makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Level Up life skills training program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective way to reduce suicide and other harmful behaviors among new soldiers, improving their mental health and job performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participation and may not generalize to all military settings. The outcomes are self-reported and administrative, which can be unreliable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fort Hood Installation Reception Center
RECRUITINGFort Hood, Texas, 76544, United States
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