Impact of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on University Students Mental Health and Loneliness During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

Impact of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on University Students Mental Health and Loneliness During COVID-19 Self-Isolation - Impact of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on University Students Mental Health and Loneliness During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000058274

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-25

Start date

2025-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Depression, anxiety, PTSD

Interventions

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria 1) Participants were eligible for inclusion in the study if they met all the following criteria: 2) Enrollment Status: Currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at a university. 3) Age: Aged 18 years or older. 4) Language Proficiency: Able to read and understand the language in which the intervention materials and assessments were provided. 5) Access to Technology: Had regular access to the internet and a compatible device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for participating in the online iCBT program. 6) COVID-19 Self-Isolation: Currently experiencing or had experienced a period of self-isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions within the past 6 months. 7) Consent: Provided informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria 1) Participants were excluded from the study if they met any of the following criteria: 2) Severe Psychiatric Conditions: Current diagnosis of a severe mental disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or active suicidal ideation requiring immediate clinical intervention. 3) Concurrent Psychological Treatment: Currently receiving psychotherapy or counseling for mental health issues. 4) Substance Abuse: Evidence of moderate to severe substance use disorder. 5) Inability to Commit: Unwilling or unable to complete the study assessments or the full duration of the iCBT program.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Participants demographic information Evaluation of depression: Patient Health Questionnaire9:PHQ9 (Japanese version of PHQ 9) Evaluation of anxiety: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7:GAD7 (Japanese version of GAD 7) Evaluation of traumatic experiences: Impact of Event Scale Revised:IES R (Japanese version of IES R) Decreased motivation for schoolwork and class:Created by Shimoyama (1995)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactOHUE TAKASHI

Okayama University Graduate School of Health Sciences

t-ohue@okayama-u.ac.jp0862356841

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026