Interventions to Promote Well-being and Social Relationships Among University Students

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Conditions studied: Loneliness, Psychological Well Being, Social Relationship

In brief

This study evaluates the impact of a psychological group intervention aimed at promoting well-being and social connectedness among university students. The intervention is part of the UNIST-HEALTH (PRO-BEN) initiative and targets students enrolled at the University of Padua. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a waitlist control group. The intervention consists of six weekly group sessions focused on psychoeducation and experiential activities designed to enhance the quality of social relationships, reduce loneliness, and improve psychological well-being. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07147712

Run by

University of Padova

People needed

50

Starts

2025-05-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• University students regularly enrolled at the University of Padua
• Aged 18 years or older
• Able to understand and complete the questionnaires in Italian or English
• Residing in Padova or its province during the study period
• Providing informed consent for participation

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of severe psychological conditions requiring immediate or specialized clinical care, as identified during the initial screening interview
• Inability or unavailability to attend group sessions for the full 6-week duration

Where it is running

• Università degli Studi di Padova — Padova, Padova, Italy (enrolling)

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