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NCT04539756 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Writing Activities and Emotions
A NA study of Healthy, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 250
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04539756: Completed NA study of Healthy, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT04539756 is a NA study of Healthy that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 250 participants, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (61% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04539756, a NA study of Healthy, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 250 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The current study aims to test whether an online two-week positive psychological intervention can increase positive affect in college students. Participants will be recruited from the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate subject pool. Students will be ineligible if they are under the age of 18; currently prescribed medications for cardiac arrythmias; have a history of heart surgery, heart attack, or stroke; are currently pregnant; or currently have symptoms consistent with COVID-19. This study includes an active control arm and an intervention arm. Both arms will be required to complete writing activities every other day for two weeks. Participants in the control arm will list their daily activities, while participants in the intervention arm will complete various positive psychology activities. Questionnaires assessing mood, emotional well-being, social functioning and a few health behaviors will be administered pre- and post-intervention. The investigators aim to recruit 250 undergraduate students with the hope that at least 50 participants per group will complete the entire study.
Primary Outcome
Positive and Negative Affective Schedule (20-item). The possible range for this questionnaire is from 5 - 50. Baseline values will be subtracted from post-intervention values and a higher score on this measure represents a better outcome.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL positive psychological intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Active control condition
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-11-20 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04539756 record still lists
NCT04539756 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 250 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 647-participant average among 1,090 other Healthy trials with a reported enrollment target (61% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which positive psychological intervention is the first listed.
NCT04539756 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04539756 about?
NCT04539756 is a clinical study titled "Writing Activities and Emotions". The current study aims to test whether an online two-week positive psychological intervention can increase positive affect in college students. Participants will be recruited from the University of Pittsburgh undergraduate subject pool. Students will be ineligible if they are under the age of 18; cu...
What is the current status of trial NCT04539756?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 250 participants. The study started on 2020-09-08. Estimated completion is 2020-11-20.
What conditions does trial NCT04539756 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04539756?
The interventions under investigation include: positive psychological intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Active control condition (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04539756?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04539756 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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