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A new approach to help international students thrive abroad

NCT ID NCT07803107

Symptom relief Sponsor: European University of Lefke Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests whether an eight-week cognitive-behavioral psychoeducation program can reduce acculturative stress and boost psychological resilience in first-year international students. Participants with high stress levels are assigned to the program, a career-guidance placebo, or a waiting list. Researchers measure changes in stress, adaptation, and resilience using standard questionnaires before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A structured cognitive-behavioral psychoeducational program delivered in eight weekly sessions, compared with a career-guidance placebo and a waiting list.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help international students adapt to a new culture and reduce stress.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (36 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires regular attendance, and benefits may fade after the sessions end.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Scoring more than one standard deviation above the overall sample mean on the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students (ASSIS). * Being a first-year international student enrolled at the study university. * Providing written informed consent. * Being able to attend the eight-week intervention program regularly. Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting the predefined ASSIS criterion for elevated acculturative stress. * Not being a first-year international student. * Not providing written informed consent. * Being unable to attend the eight-week intervention program regularly.

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Acculturative stress Psychological adaptation Psychological resilience

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European University of Lefke

    Mersin, Northern Cyprus, 99010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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