Program to reduce stress in medical students

Determining the Influence of a Stress Management Intervention on Medical Students Levels of Psychophysiological Stress and Satisfaction.

Not applicable Interventional Research on Healthcare Performance Lab U1290 · NCT06295133

This study is testing a program to help medical students learn how to manage their stress better over 11 weeks.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment45 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorResearch on Healthcare Performance Lab U1290 Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT06295133 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The PROMESS - STRESS project aims to help medical students manage stress through a structured intervention program. Fourth and fifth-year students at the Faculty of Medicine of Lyon Est will participate in an 11-week program that includes initial stress assessments and three individual sessions with a stress management expert. The program is designed to improve both subjective and objective indicators of stress, addressing the high levels of stress reported among medical students. The intervention is based on previous surveys indicating a significant need for stress management support in this population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are fourth and fifth-year medical students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine Lyon Est during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Not a fit: Students from other medical schools or those not in their fourth or fifth year may not benefit from this specific intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and academic performance of medical students by reducing their stress levels.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar stress management interventions in medical students, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Being a 4th-year or a 5th-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine Lyon East during the academic year 2023-2024.
* Having read the information note.
* Having signed the written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* No exclusion criteria will be applied.

Where this trial is running

Lyon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Health BehaviorHealth-Related BehaviorStressHealthStudentCurriculumBehaviourMedical
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.