Doodling away anxiety: quick play therapy tested on stressed students

NCT ID NCT07555158

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether short, playful activities—like guided drawing, gentle body movement, and acceptance therapy—can reduce stress and anxiety in university students during exams. Sixty students will participate in a single 20-minute session, and a subgroup will have their brain waves measured to see changes. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help students feel calmer and think more clearly under pressure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: playful intervention (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guided drawing, body movement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a quick, drug-free way to help students manage exam stress and anxiety.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 60 participants and no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to others.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

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ANXIETY STRESS

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