Anxiety, Cognitive and Executive Dysfunction, Depression, Wellness
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and feasibility of an integrated, prescriptive, and trackable wellness intervention combining five wellness elements including exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness, and nutrition in First Year Beloit College students self-selected into a wellness focused first year initiative.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and feasibility of an integrated, prescriptive, and trackable wellness intervention combining five wellness elements including exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness, and nutrition in First Year Beloit College students self-selected into a wellness focused first year initiative. This program is called WILD 5 Wellness: A 30-Day Intervention. Results for this study will be quantified through the use of standardized self-report questionnaires administered prior to and after students complete the WILD 5 program. Data will be collected to evaluate participants' adherence and response to each element of WILD 5, a 5-pronged 30-day wellness intervention. It is expected that this 30-day integrated, prescriptive, and trackable program will be found to be an efficacious wellness intervention for First Year Beloit College students.
Interventions
OTHERWILD 5 Wellness Interventions
Students enrolled in the study will be asked to complete activities in five wellness elements including exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness and nutrition for 30 days.
Sponsors
Beloit College
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* students 18 years of age or older * students enrolled in First Year Initiative Course titled, Habits of Mind, Habits of Body.
Exclusion criteria
* individuals who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant during the next 30 days * students who are not enrolled in the First Year Initiative Course titled, Habits of Mind, Habits of Body.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) | Day 0, Day 31+/- 5 days, Day 30+6 months (approximately) | PHQ-9 is a self reported depression scale. |
| Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) | Day 0, Day 31+/- 5 days, Day 30+6 months (approximately) | GAD-7 is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess anxiety symptoms. |
| Change in The HERO Wellness Scale | Day 0, Day 31+/- 5 days, Day 30+6 months (approximately) | The HERO Wellness Scale is a brief scale designed to measure mental wellness specifically happiness, enthusiasm, resilience and optimism. |
| Change in World Health Organization-5 (WHO-5) | Day 0, Day 31+/- 5 days, Day 30+6 months (approximately) | WHO-5 is a brief scale that measures mental well-bring. |
| Change in Cognitive and Physical Functioning Questionnaire (CPFQ) | Day 0, Day 31+/- 5 days, Day 30+6 months (approximately) | CPFQ is a brief scale that measures cognitive and executive dysfunction. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire | Day 31+/- 5 days | The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire is a brief survey that captures participants' opinions about WILD 5 Wellness: A 30-Day Intervention, and subjective ranking of their overall wellness. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed