Nurse-Led 'Riddikulus' method shows promise for student anxiety
NCT ID NCT07067034
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a one-session, nurse-led intervention called the Riddikulus Nursing Intervention to reduce anxiety in university students. 36 students with moderate anxiety were randomly assigned to receive the intervention or not. The approach helped students reframe anxious thoughts into less distressing mental images. Researchers measured anxiety levels before, right after, and two weeks later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Riddikulus Nursing Intervention (a one-session, nurse-led psychosocial intervention using metaphor-based reflection and creative emotional flexibility techniques)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost tool for nurses to help students manage short-term anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, single-site study with only 36 participants. The results may not apply to other groups or settings, and the effects may be short-lived.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ege University
Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)