Evaluating Knowledge Mobilization Vehicles

NCT06773468 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 22-11-006SSHRC 430-2022-00172
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 313
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The present study examined the comparative effectiveness of self-directed (video, infographic) vs. non-self directed (workshop) modalities of online stress management resources and an inactive control condition in terms of their effectiveness and acceptability for university students.

Conditions

Stress; Coping; Digital Intervention; University Students

Keywords

stress; coping; digital intervention; self-directed; online resource; university students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Stress

  The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a widely used self-report measure of individuals' perception of stress. This measure contains 10 items in which participants indicate their experience of stress on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = never to 4 = very often). Items were adapted to reflect experiences during the past week and include statements such as "In the past week, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?" Ratings were averaged across items such that higher scores represented greater perceived stress. The PSS has good reliability (Cronbach's α = .89), construct validity, and predictive validity with reports of psychological and physical symptoms.

  Week 0, 4, and 7

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in Satisfaction

  Week 4 and 7

• Change in coping capacity

  Week 0, 4, and 7

• Change in mindfulness

  Week 0, 4, and 7

• Change in coping self-efficacy

  Week 0, 4, and 7

• Change in well-being

  Week 0, 4, and 7

Study Arms (4)

Workshop

EXPERIMENTAL

30-minute online stress management workshop providing psychoeducation and strategy practice with links to strategies shared at the end

Behavioral: stress management

Video

EXPERIMENTAL

a short 10-minute stress management video providing psychoeducation and strategy practice with links to strategies shared at the end

Behavioral: stress management

Infographic

EXPERIMENTAL

a brief 3-page stress management interactive infographic (i.e., with psychoeducation and embedded links for strategy practice)

Behavioral: stress management

Inactive control

NO INTERVENTION

Waitlist inactive control that will receive all stress management materials at the end of the study

Interventions

stress management BEHAVIORAL

These different stress management modalities have been developed to ensure equivalent content across: (a) psychoeducation and strategy introduction; and (b) skills-based practice of strategies. Stress management strategies touched on 4 main areas which included (a) pause/break; (b) positive awareness; (c) kindness to self; and (d) social support.

Infographic; Video; Workshop

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 29 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Current university student

Sponsors & Collaborators

• McGill University: lead

Study Sites (1)

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Location

Related Publications (8)

• Harith S, Backhaus I, Mohbin N, Ngo HT, Khoo S. Effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for university students: an umbrella review. PeerJ. 2022 Mar 31;10:e13111. doi: 10.7717/peerj.13111. eCollection 2022.

  PMID: 35382010 BACKGROUND

• Lattie EG, Adkins EC, Winquist N, Stiles-Shields C, Wafford QE, Graham AK. Digital Mental Health Interventions for Depression, Anxiety, and Enhancement of Psychological Well-Being Among College Students: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res. 2019 Jul 22;21(7):e12869. doi: 10.2196/12869.

  PMID: 31333198 BACKGROUND

• Bourdon JL, Moore AA, Long EC, Kendler KS, Dick DM. The relationship between on-campus service utilization and common mental health concerns in undergraduate college students. Psychol Serv. 2020 Feb;17(1):118-126. doi: 10.1037/ser0000296. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

  PMID: 30299149 BACKGROUND

• LaMontagne LG, Doty JL, Diehl DC, Nesbit TS, Gage NA, Kumbkarni N, Leon SP. Acceptability, usage, and efficacy of mindfulness apps for college student mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. J Affect Disord. 2024 Dec 15;367:951-971. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.014. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

  PMID: 39260578 BACKGROUND

• Harrer M, Adam SH, Baumeister H, Cuijpers P, Karyotaki E, Auerbach RP, Kessler RC, Bruffaerts R, Berking M, Ebert DD. Internet interventions for mental health in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res. 2019 Jun;28(2):e1759. doi: 10.1002/mpr.1759. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

  PMID: 30585363 BACKGROUND

• Kern A, Hong V, Song J, Lipson SK, Eisenberg D. Mental health apps in a college setting: openness, usage, and attitudes. Mhealth. 2018 Jun 30;4:20. doi: 10.21037/mhealth.2018.06.01. eCollection 2018.

  PMID: 30050916 BACKGROUND

• Frazier P, Gabriel A, Merians A, Lust K. Understanding stress as an impediment to academic performance. J Am Coll Health. 2019 Aug-Sep;67(6):562-570. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1499649. Epub 2018 Oct 4.

  PMID: 30285563 BACKGROUND

• Metzger IW, Blevins C, Calhoun CD, Ritchwood TD, Gilmore AK, Stewart R, Bountress KE. An examination of the impact of maladaptive coping on the association between stressor type and alcohol use in college. J Am Coll Health. 2017 Nov-Dec;65(8):534-541. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1351445. Epub 2017 Jul 14.

  PMID: 28708021 BACKGROUND

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Distinguished James McGill Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 8, 2025
• First Posted: January 14, 2025
• Study Start: January 9, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)