RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07246239

Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for University Students With Depression and/or Anxiety

Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for University Students With Depression and/or Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University Rovira i Virgili

Enrollment

108 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety and Depression

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an Internet-based self-help program called VIVIM can help university students with depression and/or anxiety. The main question we want to answer is: \* Does the VIVIM program help participants to feel less depressed and/or anxious? We will compare the VIVIM program with the usual psychological support that university counselling services offer to students. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to either use the VIVIM program or receive usual help from university's counselling service. * Fill out online questionnaires three times: at the beginning, 10 weeks and 6 months after being assigned either the VIVIM program or usual care.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program specifically designed for university students who are experiencing moderate-to-severe depression and/or anxiety. CBT is a well-established talk therapy technique; this trial delivers it digitally to improve access for students. **You may be eligible if...** - You are currently enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student at one of the participating Spanish universities - You have at least moderate symptoms of depression (PHQ-9 score of 10 or higher) and/or anxiety (GAD-7 score of 10 or higher) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or psychosis - You are currently in active suicidal crisis requiring immediate intervention - You are already receiving psychological therapy - You have a diagnosis that requires a different level of care Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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