Talking it out: ACT therapy eases student stress in malaysia

NCT ID NCT07256093

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, could help university students in Malaysia with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and stress. 32 students either received six weekly online ACT sessions or were placed on a waiting list. Researchers measured changes in unhelpful thinking and emotional control to see if ACT made a difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universiti Sains Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia