Helping Female Students Manage Academic Stress Using Simple Relaxation Methods

Effectiveness of Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Academic-Related Stress Among Female University Students: A Quasi- Experimental Study - Not Applicable

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/085705

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Relaxation technique: The intervention involves structured relaxation sessions aimed at reducing academic-related stress among female university students. The sessions include: Box Bre

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Experiencing moderate to high academic-related stress (as per the Perceived Stress Scale screening) Providing informed consent Willingness to participate in assessments and relaxation interventions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in academic-related stress levels among female university students, assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), which ranges from 0 to 40. A decrease in scores indicates a reduction in perceived stress levels.Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0) before the intervention begins Post-intervention (Week 4) after completion of the 4-week relaxation technique sessions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome of the study is the improvement in quality of life among female university students, assessed using the EQ-5D-5L scale. This tool evaluates various dimensions of well-being, including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. The study aims to determine whether relaxation techniques contribute to an overall enhancement in participants perceived quality of life.Timepoint: The quality of life assessment will be conducted at baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention (after 20 relaxation sessions, approximately 4 weeks).	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary outcome of the study is the improvement in quality of life among female university students, assessed using the EQ-5D-5L scale. This tool evaluates various dimensions of well-being, including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. The study aims to determine whether relaxation techniques contribute to an overall enhancement in participants perceived quality of life.Timepoint: The quality of life assessment will be conducted at baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention (after 20 relaxation sessions, approximately 4 weeks).

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactM Lekhna

M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

dennyjohn.ah.ls@msruas.ac.in09591246166

Outcome results