NCT06223412

Brief Summary

Climate change represents a global crisis with far-reaching implications for health, including mental health. Among vulnerable populations, such as nursing students, climate change anxiety is emerging as a noteworthy concern. Recognizing the need to address this issue, our research aims to investigate the impact of a virtual-based program on climate change awareness, anxiety levels, and self-efficacy among nursing students. As future healthcare professionals, nursing students play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable health practices and addressing the health impacts of climate change. This study seeks to contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of virtual interventions in raising awareness and enhancing the coping mechanisms of nursing students in the face of climate change challenges.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
140

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 21, 2023

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 23, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 25, 2024

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 18, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 28, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

August 30, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

December 23, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 28, 2024

Conditions

Anxiety StateEfficacy, Self

Keywords

Awareness, Emotion, Self-efficacy, Climate change.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Climate change perceptions

    Climate change perceptions was developed to examine participants' views on the reality, causes, and outcomes of climate change. Respondents rated each 14 item on a 7-point scale, ranging from completely disagree to completely agree.

    1 month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Environmental self-efficacy scale (ESE)

    1 month

  • Climate Change Anxiety Scale

    1 month

Study Arms (2)

interventional group

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants in this group received a series of short videos, ranging between 30- 45 minutes/ each video revolved around five core themes including The road start to green planet, The ripple effect climate change on Health, Climate Change Literacy, Strengthen resilience to overcome climate related- psychological impacts, and Sustaining phase: closing session..

Behavioral: video-based climate change program

control group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The participants in this group received routine care such as received flyers related to climate change across the globe.

Behavioral: video-based climate change program

Interventions

video-based climate change programBEHAVIORAL

The participants in this group received a series of short videos, ranging between 30- 45 minutes/ each video revolved around five core themes including The road start to green planet, The ripple effect climate change on Health, Climate Change Literacy, Strengthen resilience to overcome climate related- psychological impacts, and Sustaining phase: closing session.

control groupinterventional group

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 23 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • To be eligible for the study, students had to be from 2nd academic year to 4th year, not enter any educational program about climate change, owning a smartphone, and willingness to participate in program.

You may not qualify if:

  • students who have psychological problems

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Nursing

Alexandria, 21523, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Toan do TT, Kien VD, Bao Giang K, Van Minh H, Wright P. Perceptions of climate change and its impact on human health: an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach. Glob Health Action. 2014 Dec 8;7:23025. doi: 10.3402/gha.v7.23025. eCollection 2014.

    PMID: 25511880BACKGROUND

  • van Baal K, Stiel S, Schulte P. Public Perceptions of Climate Change and Health-A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 13;20(2):1464. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021464.

    PMID: 36674220BACKGROUND

  • Eweida RS, O'Connell MA, Zoromba M, Mahmoud MF, Altheeb MK, Selim A, Atta MHR. Video-Based Climate Change Program Boosts Eco-Cognizance, Emotional Response and Self-Efficacy in Rural Nursing Students: Randomised Controlled Trial. J Adv Nurs. 2025 Dec;81(12):8371-8383. doi: 10.1111/jan.16790. Epub 2025 Mar 9.

    PMID: 40059412DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

  • rasha eweida

    Damanhour University

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
assistant professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 23, 2023

First Posted

January 25, 2024

Study Start

December 21, 2023

Primary Completion

February 18, 2024

Study Completion

May 28, 2024

Last Updated

August 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

EG(1)