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IRCT20260718070245N1 IRCT 2026-07-25 Islamic Azad University Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Reducing Academic Fatigue, Distress, and Hopelessness The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Reducing Academic Fatigue, Distress, and Hopelessness in Female Secondary School Students with Test Anxiety. 2026-08-21 anticipated 30 Recruiting https://irct.ir/trial/91846 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: The randomization method used in this study is block randomization with a block size of 4. The allocation sequence will be generated using Random Allocation Software and placed in consecutive sealed envelopes. After final confirmation of each participant's entry conditions, the researcher will open the envelopes in order to allocate individuals to the intervention or control group. N/A Test anxiety. Intervention 1: First Intervention Group:Participants in the experimental group will receive group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based on a standardized protocol for 4 weeks (comprising 8 sessions of 90 minutes each, twice a week). The sessions include training in components of acceptance, cognitive defusion, self-as-context, contacting the present moment (mindfulness), values clarification, and committed action. Intervention 2: Control Group:Participants in the control group will receive no psychological intervention during the 4-week study period and will remain on a waiting list. To comply with ethical principles, similar training sessions will be held for this group after the completion of the study and the post-test. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No further information available.
public Mohammad Hossein Mohabi Nooraldinvand
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 info@iauahvaz.ac.ir Islamic Azad University scientific Mohammad Hossein Mohabi Nooraldinvand
Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 info@iauahvaz.ac.ir Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Female secondary school student in Ahvaz Having test anxiety (high score on Sarason’s Test Anxiety Inventory) Written informed consent from parents or legal guardian Ability to comprehend and respond to questionnaire items and intervention instructions 12 years 18 years Female Age outside the secondary school range History of serious psychiatric disorders requiring immediate specialized treatment Unwillingness to cooperate throughout the intervention period F41.8 Other specified anxiety disorders Behavior Behavior First Intervention Group:Participants in the experimental group will receive group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based on a standardized protocol for 4 weeks (comprising 8 sessions of 90 minutes each, twice a week). The sessions include training in components of acceptance, cognitive defusion, self-as-context, contacting the present moment (mindfulness), values clarification, and committed action. Control Group:Participants in the control group will receive no psychological intervention during the 4-week study period and will remain on a waiting list. To comply with ethical principles, similar training sessions will be held for this group after the completion of the study and the post-test Test anxiety. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the start of the intervention (pre-test), and immediately after the completion of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions, at the end of the fourth week (post-test). Method of measurement: Sarason Test Anxiety Questionnaire. Academic fatigue. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the start of the intervention (pre-test), and immediately after the completion of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions, at the end of the fourth week (post-test). Method of measurement: Academic Burnout Inventory by Salmela-Aro, Kiuru, and Nurmi (2009). Psychological distress. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the start of the intervention (pre-test), and immediately after the completion of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions, at the end of the fourth week (post-test). Method of measurement: Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Hopelessness. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, before the start of the intervention (pre-test), and immediately after the completion of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sessions, at the end of the fourth week (post-test). Method of measurement: Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Islamic Azad University Approved 2026-06-09 Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch Islamic Azad University Ahvaz Branch، Farhangshahr، Golestan Highway Ahvaz Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)