Virtual stress management for college students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to determine if a virtual task can effectively reduce emotional distress in college students. Participants will engage in a virtual intervention designed to enhance emotional processing, which will be compared to a control task that is not expected to impact distress levels. The study will involve college students completing the tasks over three days within a week, followed by surveys assessing their well-being before and approximately six weeks after the intervention. The focus is particularly on male students, who may face unique barriers to traditional therapeutic approaches.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* college student

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 18 years of age

Where it's running

• Boise State University
  Boise, Idaho, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Matthew Genuchi, PhD
• Email: matthewgenuchi@boisestate.edu
• Phone: 208-426-1207

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.