Virtual stress management for college students
Virtual Intervention Targeting Distress in College Students: A Pilot Study
This study is testing if a virtual stress management program can help college students, especially men, feel less emotional distress.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boise State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boise, Idaho) |
| Trial ID | NCT06888141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are college students aged 18 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 18 years or not enrolled in college may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an accessible and effective method for reducing emotional distress among college students.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using virtual interventions for emotional distress, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * college student Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age
Where this trial is running
Boise, Idaho
- Boise State University — Boise, Idaho, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Matthew Genuchi, PhD
- Email: matthewgenuchi@boisestate.edu
- Phone: 208-426-1207
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.