A 10-Day online program may help college students break the cycle of negative thinking

NCT ID NCT06192056

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a 10-day web-based self-help program can reduce repetitive negative thinking in college students without clinician support. Participants complete daily psychoeducational content, exercises, and monitoring strategies. Researchers compare the intervention group to a waitlist control to see if the program eases anxiety, depression, and cognitive fusion while improving psychological flexibility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a 10-day web-based self-help program with psychoeducation, exercises, and monitoring strategies
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a low-cost, accessible tool for college students to manage repetitive negative thinking without a clinician.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 43 participants, so results may not generalize. The program is self-guided, so adherence and engagement could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rumination Syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Halic University

    Istanbul, Eyupsultan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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