Nurse-Led Intervention (Riddikulus) to Reduce Anxiety in University Students (NCT07067034) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nurse-Led Intervention (Riddikulus) to Reduce Anxiety in University Students
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2023-12-16
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of the Riddikulus Nursing Intervention, a brief, low-cost, nurse-led strategy designed to reduce anxiety levels in university students. The intervention uses metaphor-based reflection and creative emotional flexibility techniques in a single-session format. A total of 36 participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Anxiety levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) before and after the intervention. The study aims to evaluate whether this innovative, easily applicable approach can significantly reduce short-term perceived anxiety in young adults.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergraduate student at the School of Foreign Languages, Ege University during the study period
* No history of repeating an academic year
* No hearing or visual impairments
* No prior psychiatric diagnosis
* Not currently undergoing psychiatric treatment or therapy
* A score between 16 and 25 on the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), indicating moderate anxiety
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Failure to attend the intervention session
* Withdrawal of voluntary consent at any time
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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What they're measuring
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Change in anxiety level measured by Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)