Status:
RECRUITING
Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University
Lead Sponsor:
The New School
Conditions:
Stress, Psychological
Depression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate Range
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an adapted version of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a stress management program developed by the World Health Organization, can reduce stress and improve well-be...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Enrolled as an international student at The New School
- Age 18 years or older
- Willing to provide informed consent and complete study assessments
- Score of ≥3 on the PHQ-4, indicating at least mild distress
- Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend intervention materials
Exclusion
- Severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate intervention (e.g., active psychosis, severe mood disorders)
- Visual, hearing, or neurocognitive impairments that prevent engagement with the intervention
- Having an advanced degree in psychology or mental health-related fields (to prevent prior knowledge bias)
- Score of 2 or higher on PHQ-4 Item 3 or Item 4 (frequent thoughts of self-harm or severe distress)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 7 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07188467
Start Date
October 7 2025
End Date
January 1 2026
Last Update
October 9 2025
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The New School
Brooklyn, New York, United States, 10011