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To find out the spread of depression and anxiety in MBBS students of GMC Amritsar and compare the efficacy of Galvanic skin response biofeedback and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques in improving symptoms

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among MBBS students and the efficacy of Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) Biofeedback versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation in improvement of symptoms-A cross sectional study followed by a comparative longitudinal study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/08/072810
Enrollment
300
Registered
2024-08-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Galvanic Skin Response Biofeedback given for a period of 8 weeks: Biofeedback method to decrease anxiety and depression that Aids in behavioral changes Control Intervention1: Jacobson P

Sponsors

Department of Psychiatry Government Medical College Amritsar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Suffering from mild or anxiety and / or depression Not already on treatment Giving informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: MBBS students already on psychiatric medication Students with history of substance use Students not giving informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To check which intervention be it Galvanic Skin Response Biofeedback or Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation excercise is better to relieve anxiety and depressive symptoms first baseline, then at 4 weeks and then at 8 weeksTimepoint: Baseline,4 Weeks and 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Application of Galvanic Skin Response Biofeedback or Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation excercise is beneficial in improving concentration and performance in classTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactIshneet Kaur

Government Medical College, Amritsar

jpneeru15@gmail.com9815955272

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026