Plain-English translation of NCT06606249 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing Self-Help Plus (SH+), an online program developed by the World Health Organization to help people manage stress and emotional distress. The program includes five sessions delivered through an online platform, with guidance and support from trained facilitators. Researchers want to see if this approach helps university students who are struggling academically and feeling overwhelmed.
Many university students experience anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, but most don't seek help due to stigma or lack of awareness. This treatment offers an accessible, low-pressure way to address stress and academic struggles before they become more serious mental health problems.
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You would join either the Self-Help Plus group or a comparison group receiving psychological first aid. If assigned to Self-Help Plus, you'd access an online platform to complete five one-hour sessions at your own pace, with support from trained facilitators who will check in with you by phone, video call, or message. The entire program would take place online, making it flexible around your schedule.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
Italy
Sponsor
University of Padova
Collaborators
Universita di Verona, University of Bari Aldo Moro
Enrollment target
~210 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Ioana Cristea, PhD
University of Padova
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