RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06423417

RCT: the Effectiveness of LifeHack in Improving Mental Wellbeing in University Students.

LifeHack: RCT Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Guided E-health Programme in Improving Mental Wellbeing in University Students.

Sponsor

Universiteit Leiden

Enrollment

217 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Depression Stress Anxiety Resilience Internet-based Intervention Waiting List Control Group Mental Wellbeing

Summary

Psychological issues are common among university students and affect mental wellbeing. The Caring Universities (CU) project, involving nine Dutch universities, aims to enhance students' mental health through an annual online questionnaire and a platform offering guided eHealth interventions. One intervention, LifeHack, utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy-based modules to improve mental wellbeing by enhancing resilience and life skills. The effects of LifeHack with pre-post measurements (total n = 216 at post-test) found found that LifeHack led to improvements in mental wellbeing, but dropout rates were influenced by lack of motivation and module relevance. A personalized version of LifeHack is being developed to address these issues and will be evaluated in an RCT to assess its effectiveness in improving mental wellbeing and related outcomes among university students.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a mental wellness app called LifeHack to see whether it helps improve the mental wellbeing of university students. It is a randomized controlled trial, meaning some students will use the app and others will not, so researchers can compare results. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a student enrolled at one of the 9 participating universities - You are 16 years old or older - You speak Dutch or English fluently - You have a smartphone or computer with internet access - Your mental wellbeing score on a standard questionnaire is in the lower range (not already thriving) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not attend one of the participating universities - You already have very high mental wellbeing scores (the study is designed for those who are struggling) - You are unable to provide informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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