Six-week group program to boost well-being and social connections for university students
Interventions to Promote Well-being and Social Relationships Among University Students
NA · University of Padova · NCT07147712
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Padova (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Padova, Padova) |
| Trial ID | NCT07147712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Padova, Padova
- 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
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.
Conditions: Loneliness, Psychological Well Being, Social Relationship, university students, well being, social relationships, socialization