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The effectiveness of mindfulness training on problem solving, critical thinking, and life expectancy of students with anxiety disorders.

Protocol summary

Study aim
To evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training on improving problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and increasing hopefulness among students with anxiety disorder at Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch.
Design
A controlled clinical trial with parallel groups, unblinded, randomized, phase 3 on 60 students with anxiety disorder at Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch. The rand function of Excel software was used for randomization.
Settings and conduct
Background and location: This study will be conducted at Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch on 60 students with anxiety disorder. Methodology: The study will be conducted in a quasi-experimental manner with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The intervention group will undergo a mindfulness training program (8 90-minute sessions) and data will be collected with standard questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS-25 software and covariance test. Blinding: One-sided blinding will be applied; in such a way that the data collection assessors and the results analysts will be unaware of the grouping of participants (intervention or control)
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Student of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, age 18 to 40 years, informed consent to participate in the study, not receiving other psychological interventions during the study. Exclusion criteria: Suffering from a severe psychiatric disorder, participating in a mindfulness training course within the last 6 months,
Intervention groups
Control group: Receive no specific educational intervention and continue with usual university care. Intervention group: Participate in weekly group mindfulness training sessions (8 sessions, 90 minutes each) delivered by a trained psychologist.
Main outcome variables
Problem-solving skills، Critical thinking، Hopefulness

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20250703066342N1
Registration date: 2025-08-27, 1404/06/05
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2025-08-27, 1404/06/05
Update count: 0
Registration date
2025-08-27, 1404/06/05
Registrant information
Name
ayeh abiyat
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 61 3338 4075
Email address
ayehabiyat8@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-08-20, 1404/05/29
Expected recruitment end date
2026-02-18, 1404/11/29
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
The effectiveness of mindfulness training on problem solving, critical thinking, and life expectancy of students with anxiety disorders.
Public title
The effectiveness of mindfulness training on problem solving, critical thinking, and life expectancy
Purpose
Education/Guidance
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Being a student at Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Having a diagnosed anxiety disorder by a psychologist or psychiatrist Age between 18 and 30 years Providing informed consent to participate in the study Not receiving other psychological interventions during the study period
Exclusion criteria:
Having a severe psychiatric disorder (such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) diagnosed by a psychiatrist Using psychoactive substances (such as narcotics or stimulants) in the past six months Using psychoactive substances (such as narcotics or stimulants) in the past six months Participation in mindfulness training programs within the past 6 months Inability to attend sessions regularly (more than two absences)
Age
From 18 years old to 40 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Outcome assessor
  • Data analyser
  • Data and Safety Monitoring Board
Sample size
Target sample size: 60
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
N/A
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
In this study, blinding was performed in a single-blind manner, meaning that: Participants and therapists are aware of the group allocation due to the nature of mindfulness training and are not blinded. The data collection assessors and outcome analysts were blinded to the grouping of individuals and recorded and analyzed the data without knowing which group was the intervention or control group. Other members of the research team, including the principal investigator and the monitoring committee, were also unaware of the group allocation.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
Street address
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Approval date
2025-01-18, 1403/10/29
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.AHVAZ.REC.1403.405

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Anxiety Disorder
ICD-10 code
F41.9
ICD-10 code description
Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Problem-solving skills
Timepoint
Before the intervention and after the completion of 8 mindfulness training sessions
Method of measurement
Standard Problem Solving Inventory (PSI)

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Critical thinking
Timepoint
Before the intervention and after the completion of 8 mindfulness training sessions
Method of measurement
California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire

2

Description
Hopefulness
Timepoint
Before the intervention and after the completion of 8 mindfulness training sessions
Method of measurement
Schneider Life Expectancy Questionnaire

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: Participants in this group will attend 8 group mindfulness training sessions (one 90-minute session per week). The sessions include mindfulness skills training, anxiety thought management, and practical exercises to enhance present-moment awareness. Sessions will be conducted by a trained psychologist in the university’s educational facilities.Session 1: Introduction to mindfulness, the concept of the present moment and its benefits. Mindful breathing practice.Session 2: Body Scan and awareness of physical sensations.Session 3: Awareness of sounds and thoughts, observing thoughts without judgment.Session 4: Practice mindful eating and extending awareness to daily activities.Session 5: Managing anxious thoughts with mindfulness techniques, distancing from thoughts.Session 6: Acceptance and release, coping with unpleasant experiences.Session 7: Compassion for yourself and others, increasing inner kindness.Session 8: Integrating mindfulness into daily life and planning for continued practice.
Category
N/A

2

Description
Control group: Participants in this group will not receive any specific educational or therapeutic intervention and will only have access to the university's usual counseling services. They will be placed on a waiting list and offered mindfulness training after the study concludes, if they wish.Ask ChatGPT
Category
N/A

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Unit
Full name of responsible person
Samira Seyed Asiaban
Street address
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 3334 8420
Email
seyedasiaban63@yahoo.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Pejman Taghipour Birgani
Street address
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 3334 8420
Email
info@iauahvaz.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Samira Seyed Asiaban
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 3334 8420
Email
seyedasiaban63@yahoo.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Samira Seyed Asiaban
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 3334 8420
Email
seyedasiaban63@yahoo.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Ayeh Abiyat
Position
Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 1، Kashif Street, etween Soroush and Bahonar ,Kohi Enghelab, b،
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6144684369
Phone
+98 61 3338 4075
Fax
Email
ayehabiyat8@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Not applicable
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Not applicable
Analytic Code
Not applicable
Data Dictionary
Not applicable
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