Actively Recruiting
Self-Help Plus for Distress in University Students
Led by University of Padova · Updated on 2026-03-13
210
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
94 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Padova
Lead Sponsor
U
Universita di Verona
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Prrospective, multi-center, randomized controlled trial of a brief, transdiagnostic, guided self-help intervention (Self-Help Plus) for university students who experience significant distress and are behind on their coursework. The intervention will be tested in terms of efficacy and feasibility for outcomes related to distress, anxiety, depression and well-being, assessed immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Self-Help Plus for Distress in University Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- University students across all years of higher education, enrolled in any degree course starting from the second semester of the first year
- Currently behind coursework by at least three exams, including failed, unconfirmed, or postponed exams
- Experiencing significant distress with a Kessler psychological distress scale (K-10) score of 16 or higher
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
University of Bari "Aldo Moro"
Bari, Bari, Italy, 70121
Not Yet Recruiting
2
University of Padova
Padova, Italy, 35131
Actively Recruiting
3
Universita di Verona
Verona, Italy
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
I
Ioana Cristea, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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