Can a 4-Week online course ease student stress and anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07654569

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a web-based program called YOLO, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), can help university students manage psychological distress, anxiety, and academic stress. Around 1,000 students from the University of Bologna will either get immediate access to the program or join a waitlist. The program includes four weekly online modules focused on values, mindfulness, and acceptance. Researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, well-being, and academic outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program
What this could lead to: If effective, this online program could offer a scalable, low-cost way to support mental health for university students who face barriers to in-person care.
What could go wrong: This is a single-site study with a waitlist control, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (4 modules) and may not be enough for students with severe distress.

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ACADEMIC STRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING

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University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy

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