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Military stress techniques could help nursing students thrive

NCT ID NCT07717047

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP) — a set of mental and behavioral strategies originally developed for French military personnel — can help nursing students feel more capable and less stressed. About 340 nursing students will either receive TOP training (a four-hour theory session plus six practical sessions over 10 months and a simulation exercise) or a control session. Researchers will measure changes in general self-efficacy over 24 months to see if TOP helps students cope with the demands of training.

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Active substance
Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP) — a structured set of psycho-cognitive and behavioral strategies for stress management and performance optimization
What this could lead to
If effective, TOP could provide a practical, self-directed tool to help nursing students manage stress, reduce burnout, and improve confidence during training.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site study with a specific student population, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is time-intensive, and benefits may depend on consistent participation.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 340 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: \- The participants in this study are nursing students enrolled in the 2025-2028 cohorts at the Esquirol and Clémenceau Nursing Training Institutes (IFSI), affiliated with the Hospices Civils de Lyon. Exclusion Criteria: * Current history of severe neuropsychiatric conditions (severe depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorder)-self-reported-or uncontrolled acute psychiatric symptoms during the study (severe anxiety, severe behavioral disturbances). * This criterion is incompatible with a pedagogical method like TOP, which falls outside the scope of psychology. The teaching skills involved in TOP do not enable the management of psychological disorders. However, they may complement psychological care within the context of these exclusion criteria.

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