Text messages may help stressed students spot early warning signs
NCT ID NCT06583096
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how first-year college students with mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms develop and cope with stress. 120 students participated, with some receiving weekly surveys and personalized feedback via text message. The goal was to see if this approach helps students notice stress early and stay engaged in their well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- 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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17 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * First-year college students that are full-time or part-time students enrolled at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor or Flint campuses * Mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms, and are not receiving professional mental health services will be eligible Exclusion Criteria: * Under the age of 17 * Currently be receiving mental health therapy/counseling from a healthcare professional * Experiencing minimal depressive symptoms (defined in protocol) * Experiencing moderately severe to severe depressive symptoms (defined in protocol)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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