Brief Nursing Advice for University Students With Depressive Symptoms (NCT04966650) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Brief Nursing Advice for University Students With Depressive Symptoms
286 participantsStarted 2021-08-01
Plain-language summary
1. Project title Effectiveness of a Brief Nursing Advice in Promoting the Psychological Well-Being for University Students with Mild to Moderate Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2. Investigators Principal Investigator Ms. Tiffany PY CHAN, Doctor of Nursing (Year 3 candidate), School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Nursing Officer, University Health Service, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Co-investigator Dr. William HC LI, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dr. Scotty Luk, Director, University Health Service, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
3. Study site Recruitment of participants will be conducted on campus in CUHK
4. Aims of the project This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a brief nursing advice in reducing depressive symptoms among university students who presented mild to moderate depressive symptoms at the University Health Service.
5. Outcomes The primary outcome of this study is the university students' decreasing level of depressive symptoms.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria include aged 18 aged or above, able to speak and read in Chinese, had presented mild to moderate depressive symptoms as identified by a minimum score of 5 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and will have at least 1 more year's study period in the university.
Exclusion Criteria:
* We will exclude those with actively suicidal, PHQ score \>15-19 moderately severe, 20-27 severe depressive symptoms, or those who are receiving antidepressant medication or mental health service such as counselling or psychiatric consultation, or Athletes/ \>150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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