Neurofeedback and mindfulness to reduce anxiety and stress and improve academic performance in nursing students
EFFECT OF NEUROFEEDBACK-MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES ON ANXIETY, STRESS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF NURSING STUDENTS
This project will try combining neurofeedback and mindfulness to reduce anxiety and stress and boost academic performance in undergraduate nursing students.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Salamanca Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salamanca) |
| Trial ID | NCT07234006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional trial will enroll undergraduate nursing students at the University of Salamanca and assign them to receive a combined neurofeedback–mindfulness program or to a no-intervention control. Participants will be screened for eligibility (age 18–45; no serious psychiatric disorder in the prior six months) and will provide informed consent. The intervention pairs brain-training neurofeedback with guided mindfulness exercises delivered on site at the Faculty of Nursing, and outcomes will include validated measures of anxiety, perceived stress, and academic performance. Outcomes in the intervention and control groups will be compared to determine whether the combined approach produces measurable improvements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Undergraduate nursing students aged 18–45 enrolled at the University of Salamanca who are willing to give informed consent are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Students with a history of serious psychiatric disorders in the prior six months, those unable to attend on-site sessions, or students without significant stress or anxiety are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the combined neurofeedback–mindfulness program could lower anxiety and stress and help nursing students concentrate and perform better academically.
How similar studies have performed: Separate studies have shown modest benefits for neurofeedback and for mindfulness in reducing anxiety and stress, but their combined use is relatively novel with limited direct evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Students enrolled in the nursing degree at the University of Salamanca * Aged between 18 and 45 years * Willing to voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of serious psychiatric disorders in the 6 months prior to inclusion in the study.
Where this trial is running
Salamanca
- Faculty of Nursing — Salamanca, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: José Ignacio Recio Rodriguez, Doctor
- Email: donrecio@usal.es
- Phone: +34650330694
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.