ACT-based EMI in College Students

NCT ID: NCT06843395

Last Updated: 2025-03-11

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-15

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of a transdiagnostic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based ecological momentary intervention (EMI) among college students. A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to assess its impact on psychological flexibility, well-being and mental health outcomes.

Detailed Description

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Mental health issues are prevalent among college students, yet traditional interventions often face barriers related to accessibility and engagement. This study explores the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a transdiagnostic ACT-based EMI designed to deliver in-the-moment psychological support via digital platforms. A mixed-methods pilot RCT will be conducted, with participants randomly assigned to either the ACT-based EMI group or a mood monitoring group. Quantitative measures will assess changes in psychological flexibility, stress, anxiety, depression, and well-being, while qualitative interviews will provide insights into user experience, engagement, and perceived benefits or barriers. Findings from this study will inform the optimization of ACT-based digital interventions for college students and contribute to the growing field of personalized, technology-assisted mental health care.

Conditions

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Healthy Participants Study

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Mood monitoring condition

Only pre- and post-assessments and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) measurements are conducted.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Mood monitoring

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants do not receive any intervention. During the intervention period, they only need to complete ecological momentary assessments twice a day.

ACT-based EMI group

Participants are required to complete a 7-day ecological momentary intervention (EMI).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

ACT-based ecological momentary intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The intervention is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and includes the six core processes (being present, acceptance, defusion, self-as-content, values, and taking action). It is delivered in the form of an ecological momentary intervention (EMI), lasting for 7 days with two sessions per day. The intervention aims to enhance mental health, well-being, and psychological flexibility.

Interventions

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ACT-based ecological momentary intervention

The intervention is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and includes the six core processes (being present, acceptance, defusion, self-as-content, values, and taking action). It is delivered in the form of an ecological momentary intervention (EMI), lasting for 7 days with two sessions per day. The intervention aims to enhance mental health, well-being, and psychological flexibility.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Mood monitoring

Participants do not receive any intervention. During the intervention period, they only need to complete ecological momentary assessments twice a day.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants in our study are healthy college students
* have smartphone, and have access to the internet

Exclusion Criteria

* currently participating in another research
* have significant cognitive impairment that prevents participation in the research
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, , China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Tao Zhang

Role: CONTACT

+85294233827

Facility Contacts

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Bryant Hui

Role: primary

+852 2766 7744

Other Identifiers

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HSEARS20250214003

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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