51 Participants Needed

Alternative Therapies for Anxiety and Depression in College Students

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Overseen ByNatalie Lecy, Phd
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of South Dakota
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this randomized control group is to learn about effective treatments for college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: 1) Can alternative treatments decrease anxiety and/or depression among college students? 2) Can alternative treatments increase retention rates among college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression?Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups: external qigong, mindfulness meditation, or psychoeducation. Researchers will compare outcomes from each group to explore treatment differences.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Natalie Lecy, PhD

Principal Investigator

Assistant Professor

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for college students over 18 who are experiencing anxiety or depression. They must be enrolled in college, speak English, willing to travel to the study site, and have internet access. Participants need a score of at least three on specific anxiety and depression questionnaires.

Inclusion Criteria

Score of a three or higher on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item and/or score of a three or higher on the Patient Health Questionnaire-2
Currently enrolled in a two or four-year college
I am willing to travel to the study location.
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Exclusion Criteria

I cannot travel to the study location.
I do not have a computer or smartphone with Wifi.
Not currently enrolled in college
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive one of three interventions: external qigong, mindfulness meditation, or psychoeducation, for 30 minutes once a week for three weeks

3 weeks
3 visits (in-person for EQ and MM, virtual for PE)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in anxiety, depression, and intention to persist in college

4 weeks
1 visit (in-person or virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • External Qigong
  • Mindfulness Meditation
  • Psychoeducation
Trial Overview The study tests the effectiveness of external qigong, mindfulness meditation, and psychoeducation as treatments for anxiety and depression in college students. It's a randomized control trial where participants are assigned to one of these interventions by chance.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindfulness MeditationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: External QigongExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: PsychoeducationActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of South Dakota

Lead Sponsor

Trials
16
Recruited
2,000+

Subtle Energy Funders Collective

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
50+
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