Stress-Busting feedback shows promise for perfectionists

NCT ID NCT06625151

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: McGill University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving university students personalized feedback about their daily stress and coping patterns can improve their well-being. About 200 perfectionistic students will be randomly assigned to receive one of two types of feedback, both, or none. The feedback is delivered in a single session and aims to help students understand and change unhelpful patterns. The goal is to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and increase feelings of empowerment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Personalized explanatory feedback intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help perfectionistic students reduce stress and improve mood without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The intervention is brief and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERFECTIONISM PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

McGill University
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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