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Implementation and Evaluation of an Internet-Based Stress Management Program for Health Students in the Sfax Region

NCT07123311 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2025-08-14

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Summary

The objective of this experimental study (randomized controlled trial) is to evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based stress management program, inspired by the French program "Je gère mon stress," among healthcare students in Sfax, Tunisia.

The target population includes all healthcare students over 18 years old, from any field (paramedical, nursing, medicine, etc.), regardless of their baseline level of perceived stress.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

Does the online program significantly reduce the level of perceived stress (measured using the Perceived Stress Scale - PSS-10)? Does the program have a beneficial impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression (measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS)? Does it improve sleep quality (assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI)?

Comparison group:

Researchers will compare the outcomes of the intervention group (who will access the online stress management program for 8 weeks) with those of the control group (waiting list, no initial access), to evaluate the specific effects of the program.

Participants will:

Complete three validated questionnaires (PSS-10, HADS, and PSQI) before and after the intervention; Be invited to follow a weekly series of psychoeducational modules over 8 weeks, including short educational videos, breathing techniques, guided relaxation, and practical exercises, all accessible through a secure web platform; Receive weekly motivational messages to support engagement.

Conditions

  • Anxiety Depression (Mild or Not Persistent)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Online Stress Management Program

This is an online pilot stress management program tailored for health students, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy and guided mindfulness meditation. Over eight sessions, participants engage with interactive psychoeducation modules, videos, and practical exercises to understand stress and develop coping strategies. The sessions cover stress awareness, mindfulness meditation (basic and advanced), breathing techniques, time management using the Eisenhower matrix, and cognitive-behavioral methods to foster positive thinking and problem-solving. The final session helps participants create a personalized action plan to integrate learned skills into daily life. Throughout the program, a support group encourages interaction and provides ongoing guidance to enhance well-being and stress management.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sfax

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Rim Masmoudi, Professor in Medicine · University of Sfax

  • Jihen Jdidi, Professor in Medicine · University of Sfax

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-15
Primary Completion
2025-11-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Tunisia

Study Locations

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