Group Natural Psychotherapy for Anxiety Symptoms in University Students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares online group Natural Psychotherapy (NPT) to online group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in adults aged 18–30 who are university students with anxiety symptoms. Participants will be randomized to NPT or CBT and meet weekly online for four weeks, with questionnaires completed before, during, and after the intervention through week eight. The trial aims to measure changes in anxiety symptoms and explore potential differences between the two therapies. It is sponsored by Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital with collaboration from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Voluntarily signed the informed consent form
* Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) total score≥4
* Chinese
* Aged 18-30 years, currently enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe depression or high risk of suicide
* History of substance abuse, drug dependence, or psychotic disorders
* Severe neurological diseases, severe somatic illnesses, or other conditions unsuitable for physical labor or physical activities
* History of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within the past 6 months, or currently undergoing other pharmacological or systematic psychological treatments.

Where it's running

• Tsinghua University
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Professor Zhang
• Email: zhangxy99@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
• Phone: +86 18513299860

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.