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Exploring the Efficacy of Treatments for Anxiety and Depression Among College Students
Sponsor: University of South Dakota
Summary
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.
Official title: Exploring the Efficacy of Alternative Treatments for Depression and Anxiety Among College Students: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
55
Start Date
2023-07-25
Completion Date
2025-06-01
Last Updated
2026-07-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
External Qigong
External Qigong will be facilitated by a seasoned Qigong practitioner. The Qigong practitioner will assist participants in learning how to use the healing powers of their bodies to decrease feelings of anxiety and/or depression
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation will be facilitated by a seasoned mindfulness practitioner. Participants will be guided through a meditation designed to help increase a sense of interconnectedness among their college community. They will also learn how to deconstruct feelings of anxiety and/or depression into sensory, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.
Psychoeducation
In the psychoeducation arm, participants will receive information related to managing anxiety and/or depression through a recorded presentation. Participants will learn about stress-management techniques to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. They will also receive information on resources that could be helpful in treating anxiety and/or depression.
Locations (1)
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States