AnxietyNCT06691789
Remote Social Support on Midwifery Students' Anxiety and Attitudes During Distance Education
A study testing Social support in people with Anxiety, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this CT is to evaluate the effects of distance social support program on anxiety and attitudes towards distance education with midwifery students during COVID-19. The main questions are: 1. Does online social support has an impact on attitudes towards distance education? 2. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- Social support
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 89 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2020to 31 Dec 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being 2nd or 3rd grade midwifery student
- voluntarily participating
Who cannot join
- not using smartphone
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Impact of Remote Social Support on Midwifery Students' Anxiety and Attitudes During Distance Education: a Randomized Study
The aim of this CT is to evaluate the effects of distance social support program on anxiety and attitudes towards distance education with midwifery students during COVID-19. The main questions are:
- Does online social support has an impact on attitudes towards distance education?
- Does online social support decrease the anxiety levels of the students?
Participants will:
- Join an online social support program and meet the researchers and friends.
- Conditions
- Anxiety
- Being tested
- Social support
- Keywords
- anxiety, distance education, pandemics, COVID-19, social support
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders, COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Social supportOther
This intervention includes a social support given to the students during COVID-19 pandemic
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | This arm had intervention Receives: Other: Social support |
| Control | No intervention | This arm had no intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attitude Scale Towards Distance Education
ASDE aims to assess the attitudes of the students towards distance education
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the study
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
MSPSS aims to assess the perceived social support.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the study
Secondary outcomes (1)
State and Trait Anxiety Scale
STA-I aims to assess the anxiety.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the study
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Nov 2024
- Study start1 May 2020
- Primary completion30 Sep 2022
- Study completion31 Dec 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 89 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elif Balkan, Istinye University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06691789
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Istinye039
- Status last verified
- May 2020
- First submitted
- 10 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: IPD will not shared because of the ethical restrictions
Publications
Genc Koyucu R, Balkan Kuru E. Effects of a remote social support on midwifery students' anxiety and attitudes during distance education: a randomized controlled study. BMC Psychol. 2025 Nov 17;13(1):1268. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03601-3.
PubMed 41250254
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Remote Social Support on Midwifery Students' Anxiety and Attitudes During Distance Education: a Randomized Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06691789
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Istinye039
- Conditions
- Anxiety
- Keywords
- anxiety, distance education, pandemics, COVID-19, social support
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 89 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this CT is to evaluate the effects of distance social support program on anxiety and attitudes towards distance education with midwifery students during COVID-19. The main questions are:
- Does online social support has an impact on attitudes towards distance education?
- Does online social support decrease the anxiety levels of the students?
Participants will:
- Join an online social support program and meet the researchers and friends.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Other: Social supportThis arm had intervention |
| Control | No intervention | –This arm had no intervention |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being 2nd or 3rd grade midwifery student
- voluntarily participating
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- not using smartphone
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Social supportThis intervention includes a social support given to the students during COVID-19 pandemic | Other | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Attitude Scale Towards Distance Education
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study
ASDE aims to assess the attitudes of the students towards distance education
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study
MSPSS aims to assess the perceived social support.
1 secondary outcome
State and Trait Anxiety Scale
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Nov 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41250254Genc Koyucu R, Balkan Kuru E. Effects of a remote social support on midwifery students' anxiety and attitudes during distance education: a randomized controlled study. BMC Psychol. 2025 Nov 17;13(1):1268. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03601-3.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. IPD will not shared because of the ethical restrictions
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Social support in people with Anxiety, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Attitude Scale Towards Distance Education (time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06691789, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Nov 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.