Talking it out: ACT therapy eases student stress in malaysia
NCT ID NCT07256093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, could help university students in Malaysia with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and stress. 32 students either received six weekly online ACT sessions or were placed on a waiting list. Researchers measured changes in unhelpful thinking and emotional control to see if ACT made a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 32 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Malaysian citizens * currently enrolled as a university student * be proficient in both Malay and English languages * aged between 18 and 32 years old * reported mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and/or stress levels according to the DASS-21 Exclusion Criteria: * reported severe depression, anxiety, and/or stress on the DASS-21 * expected to graduate before study ends * had been diagnosed with any psychological disorder prior to the study * were currently receiving psychotherapeutic medication and/or psychological interventions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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