Identifying biomarkers for stress vulnerability and resilience in students
Official title: Identification of Biomarkers for Stress Vulnerability and Resilience
Run by University of Michigan · NCT05498207 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 23, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2029 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | June 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05498207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are incoming freshmen students at the University of Michigan who are experiencing anxiety symptoms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with suicidal ideation will not benefit from this study due to exclusion criteria.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success in using mobile applications for mental health interventions, particularly in CBT for anxiety, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Incoming Freshmen Students at the University of Michigan Exclusion Criteria: * Suicidal Ideation
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.