Can mindfulness training ease student anxiety and depression?

NCT ID NCT07741422

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a four-week mindfulness program can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students in Guangzhou, China. Participants are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness training or a health education control group. The study also looks at whether changes in mindfulness, emotion regulation, and psychological resilience help explain the program's effects. Questionnaires are used to measure outcomes before, after, and at follow-up.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help college students manage emotional distress and build resilience.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and short-term, and results may not apply to all students. Benefits might be modest or not lasting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guangzhou City Construction College

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 715517, China

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