Six-week group program to boost well-being and social connections for university students
Official title: Interventions to Promote Well-being and Social Relationships Among University Students
Run by University of Padova · NCT07147712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tries a six-week group course to improve social relationships, reduce loneliness, and boost psychological well-being for University of Padua students.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Padova Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Padova, Padova) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07147712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are University of Padua students aged 18 or older who live in Padova or its province and can attend all six weekly group sessions and complete questionnaires in Italian or English.
✕Probably not a fit
Students with severe psychological conditions needing immediate or specialized clinical care, or those unable to attend the full six-week program, are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
University of Padua students are randomly assigned to either a six-week psychological group intervention or a waitlist control. The intervention includes weekly group sessions combining psychoeducation and experiential activities to strengthen social connections and coping skills. Participants undergo a screening interview, complete baseline questionnaires, and are reassessed immediately after the program and at a four-week follow-up. The study focuses on students aged 18+ who can attend in-person sessions in Padova and complete surveys in Italian or English.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the program could help students feel more connected, less lonely, and experience improved psychological well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Similar brief group and psychoeducational interventions for students have shown moderate success in reducing loneliness and improving well-being, though results vary by program and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * University students regularly enrolled at the University of Padua * Aged 18 years or older * Able to understand and complete the questionnaires in Italian or English * Residing in Padova or its province during the study period * Providing informed consent for participation Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe psychological conditions requiring immediate or specialized clinical care, as identified during the initial screening interview * Inability or unavailability to attend group sessions for the full 6-week duration
Where it's running
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Università degli Studi di Padova
Padova, Padova, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sabrina Cipolletta, PhD
- Email: sabrina.cipolletta@unipd.it
- Phone: +39 049 827 7423
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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.