Anxiety Stress, psychological
Conditions
Interventions
Seventy students will be divided into two groups, A (N=35) and B (N=35), using Excel. Both groups will be evaluated at three points in the study. We will apply a crossover experimental model: before t
Sponsors
Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Albert Einstein
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Be 18 years of age or older; any gender; be able to participate in all stages of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Present contraindication for performing magnetic resonance imaging (according to a standardized questionnaire from the imaging department of this institution); current diagnosis of psychiatric disorder or neurological disease reported by the participant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that a reduction in symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, and negative affect will be observed, along with an increase in positive affect and well-being, as assessed through questionnaires. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A reduction in the activity of brain areas related to stress, such as the amygdala, and greater activation of prefrontal areas during emotion regulation tasks are also expected to be observed through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactElisa Kozasa
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Outcome results
None listed