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Can we carry out an online health coaching program for Canadian armed forces personnel receiving treatment for mental health?

Feasibility of an online health coaching program for Canadian armed forces personnel receiving treatment for mental health

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN11400182
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-05-12
Start date
2020-08-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-05-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Current depressive symptoms that qualify for mild, moderate or severe symptoms Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

The health coach intervention was 16 weeks in duration and followed the contents and principles of cognitive behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness meditation. T
the hours were determined by coach supervisor and the coach.The workbooks and videos reflected multiple topics (eg, Living by Your Truths, Overcoming Wired-ness and Tired-ness, Mindfulness and Relatio

Sponsors

Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Canadian Armed Forces service members accessing care at the Esquimalt CFB, and Edmonton CFB experiencing depression, anxiety and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms. CAF service members will self-select for study participation, OR 2. Clinicians (i.e. general practitioners, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers) interested in using NexJ Connected Wellness in their clinical activity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who meet DSM-V criteria for severe alcohol/substance use disorder in the past 3 months or clinically significant suicidal ideation defined as imminent intent or attempted suicide in the past 6 months 2. Co-morbid diagnoses of borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ 9) at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks (post intervention) and 6 months follow up

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Measured at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks (post intervention) and 6 months follow up: 1. Anxiety - The General Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD 7) 2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms - the Patient Check List-5 3. Working Alliance Inventory - a brief self report questionnaire 4. The number of times one engages in mild-moderate-strenuous leisure exercise bouts of at least 15 min duration in a typical week - Godin Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire 5. Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (WHO-AUDIT) 6. Medication adherence in patients being regularly prescribed medications for a chronic condition - Medication Adherence Rating Scale 7. M edication side effects - Frequency, Intensity, and Burden of Side Effects Rating

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026