Identifying biomarkers for stress vulnerability and resilience in students
Identification of Biomarkers for Stress Vulnerability and Resilience
This study is testing how a mobile app that teaches stress management skills can help new college students understand their stress levels and build resilience against stress.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05498207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to explore the biological mechanisms behind stress vulnerability and resilience among incoming freshmen students at the University of Michigan. The study utilizes the Maya mobile application, which provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help adolescents and young adults manage anxiety symptoms. Participants will engage with the app to learn skills such as emotion monitoring, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and exposure therapy. The goal is to identify biomarkers that indicate stress resilience and develop strategies for preventing and treating stress-related disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are incoming freshmen students at the University of Michigan who are experiencing anxiety symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with suicidal ideation will not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health interventions for students, enhancing their ability to cope with stress and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using mobile applications for mental health interventions, particularly in CBT for anxiety, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Incoming Freshmen Students at the University of Michigan Exclusion Criteria: * Suicidal Ideation
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Huda Akil, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Virginia Weinberg
- Email: gweinber@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-936-4820
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.