Plain-English translation of NCT05942469 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a program called FOREST that teaches emotional regulation skills to help staff members who work in gun violence prevention stay healthier and less stressed. Over 9 months, you'll learn one or two new emotional wellness skills each month through group sessions, practice activities, and online modules. The goal is to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue—the exhaustion that comes from caring deeply about difficult work.
Staff who work on the frontlines of preventing gun violence face high stress and emotional toll from their important work. This program was created to give them practical tools and support to protect their own mental health and wellbeing while they help their communities.
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You'll attend one-hour wellness meetings once a month for 9 months where you'll learn and practice a new emotional skill with your coworkers. Between sessions, you'll complete an online learning module covering that month's skill and may use the skill during other team meetings and activities. Once a year, you'll be asked to complete surveys and interviews about how the program is helping you and your team.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Northwestern University
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
August 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Amanda Summers, MA
Northwestern University
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