StressSOM-MINDNCT07352046
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Nursing Students in Somalia
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program in people with Stress and Psychological Resilience, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress levels, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress, Psychological Resilience, Self Efficacy
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 19 Jan 2026to 28 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a nursing student enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year
- Aged 18 years or older
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Ability to attend online sessions
- Ability to complete self-report questionnaires
Who cannot join
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Currently receiving psychological or psychiatric treatment
- Participation in another mindfulness or stress management program during the study period
- Inability to complete the study procedures
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Stress, Psychological Resilience, and Academic Self-Efficacy Among Nursing Students in Somalia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress levels, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Nursing students often experience high levels of stress due to academic demands, clinical training, and challenging social and environmental conditions. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve mental well-being and coping skills in various student populations, but evidence from low-resource and conflict-affected settings remains limited.
In this randomized controlled trial, nursing students will be assigned either to a mindfulness-based intervention group or to a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. The intervention consists of structured mindfulness sessions focusing on breathing awareness, body awareness, emotional regulation, and present-moment attention over a three-week period.
Outcomes including perceived stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy will be measured before and after the intervention using validated self-report instruments. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of non-pharmacological, low-cost mental health interventions for nursing students in low-resource settings.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Nursing students represent a population at increased risk for psychological distress due to intensive academic workloads, exposure to clinical environments, and limited mental health support resources, particularly in low-income and post-conflict settings.
The study was conducted among nursing students enrolled at a university-affiliated training institution in Mogadishu, Somalia. Eligible participants were nursing students who voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a structured mindfulness-based program delivered over three weeks, while the control group continued with their routine academic activities without any additional intervention during the study period.
The mindfulness-based intervention included guided practices such as mindful breathing, body scan exercises, awareness of thoughts and emotions, and techniques aimed at enhancing present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Sessions were conducted in a group format and adapted to the cultural and educational context of the participants.
Primary outcome measures included perceived stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy. These outcomes were assessed using validated questionnaires administered at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Data were analyzed to compare changes in outcome measures between the intervention and control groups.
This study seeks to provide evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions as a low-cost, non-pharmacological strategy to support mental well-being and academic functioning among nursing students in resource-limited settings.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological Resilience, Self Efficacy
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program
- Keywords
- Mindfullnes, Nursing Students, Randomized Controlled Trial, Mental Well-Being, Somalia
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness-Based Awareness ProgramBehavioural
The intervention consists of a three-week mindfulness-based program delivered through weekly online sessions lasting 45-60 minutes. The program includes theoretical information and guided practices focusing on mindfulness awareness, breathing awareness, and emotional awareness. Audio-recorded mindfulness exercises prepared by the researcher are shared weekly with participants via a messaging application. Participants are encouraged to practice the exercises individually in a quiet environment during the intervention period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive a three-week mindfulness-based intervention delivered through weekly online sessions. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program |
| Control group | No intervention | Participants receive no intervention during the study period and complete baseline and post-intervention assessments only. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Perceived Stress Level
Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The scale consists of two sub-dimensions: perceived inadequate self-efficacy and perceived stress, each originally comprising seven items. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 ("Never") to 5 ("Very often"), with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress levels. Several items are reverse-coded.
Measured: Baseline and 3 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Psychological Resilience
Psychological resilience will be measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale - Short Form (CD-RISC-10). The scale includes 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = "Not true at all" to 4 = "True nearly all the time"). Higher scores reflect greater psychological resilience. The Turkish adaptation has been shown to be valid and reliable.
Measured: Baseline and 3 weeks
Change in Academic Self-Efficacy
Academic self-efficacy will be assessed using the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale. The scale has a single-factor structure and consists of 7 items rated on a 4-point Likert-type scale, ranging from 1 ("Completely applies to me") to 4 ("Does not apply to me at all"). Total scores range from 7 to 28, with higher scores indicating higher levels of academic self-efficacy.
The original version of the scale developed by Jerusalem and Schwarzer demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87). The Turkish adaptation by Yılmaz, Gürçay, and Ekici also showed acceptable internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.79).
Measured: Baseline and 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jan 2026
- Study start19 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion9 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fadime Koyuncu, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07352046
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SOM-MF-2026
- Acronym
- SOM-MIND
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Stress, Psychological Resilience, and Academic Self-Efficacy Among Nursing Students in Somalia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07352046
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SOM-MIND / SOM-MF-2026
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological Resilience, Self Efficacy
- Keywords
- Mindfullnes, Nursing Students, Randomized Controlled Trial, Mental Well-Being, Somalia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip FakultesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 19 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 9 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Jan 2026 (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.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress levels, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Nursing students often experience high levels of stress due to academic demands, clinical training, and challenging social and environmental conditions. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve mental well-being and coping skills in various student populations, but evidence from low-resource and conflict-affected settings remains limited.
In this randomized controlled trial, nursing students will be assigned either to a mindfulness-based intervention group or to a control group receiving no intervention during the study period. The intervention consists of structured mindfulness sessions focusing on breathing awareness, body awareness, emotional regulation, and present-moment attention over a three-week period.
Outcomes including perceived stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy will be measured before and after the intervention using validated self-report instruments. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the understanding of non-pharmacological, low-cost mental health interventions for nursing students in low-resource settings.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial was designed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy among nursing students in Somalia. Nursing students represent a population at increased risk for psychological distress due to intensive academic workloads, exposure to clinical environments, and limited mental health support resources, particularly in low-income and post-conflict settings.
The study was conducted among nursing students enrolled at a university-affiliated training institution in Mogadishu, Somalia. Eligible participants were nursing students who voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a structured mindfulness-based program delivered over three weeks, while the control group continued with their routine academic activities without any additional intervention during the study period.
The mindfulness-based intervention included guided practices such as mindful breathing, body scan exercises, awareness of thoughts and emotions, and techniques aimed at enhancing present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Sessions were conducted in a group format and adapted to the cultural and educational context of the participants.
Primary outcome measures included perceived stress, psychological resilience, and academic self-efficacy. These outcomes were assessed using validated questionnaires administered at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Data were analyzed to compare changes in outcome measures between the intervention and control groups.
This study seeks to provide evidence on the feasibility and effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions as a low-cost, non-pharmacological strategy to support mental well-being and academic functioning among nursing students in resource-limited settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Awareness ProgramParticipants receive a three-week mindfulness-based intervention delivered through weekly online sessions. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Participants receive no intervention during the study period and complete baseline and post-intervention assessments only. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being a nursing student enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year
- Aged 18 years or older
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Ability to attend online sessions
- Ability to complete self-report questionnaires
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Currently receiving psychological or psychiatric treatment
- Participation in another mindfulness or stress management program during the study period
- Inability to complete the study procedures
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Awareness ProgramThe intervention consists of a three-week mindfulness-based program delivered through weekly online sessions lasting 45-60 minutes. The program includes theoretical information and guided practices focusing on mindfulness awareness, breathing awareness, and emotional awareness. Audio-recorded mindfulness exercises prepared by the researcher are shared weekly with participants via a messaging application. Participants are encouraged to practice the exercises individually in a quiet environment during the intervention period. | Behavioural | Mindfulness-Based Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Perceived Stress Level
Time frame: Baseline and 3 weeks
Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The scale consists of two sub-dimensions: perceived inadequate self-efficacy and perceived stress, each originally comprising seven items. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 0 ("Never") to 5 ("Very often"), with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress levels. Several items are reverse-coded.
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Psychological Resilience
Time frame: Baseline and 3 weeks
Change in Academic Self-Efficacy
Time frame: Baseline and 3 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jan 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Awareness Program in people with Stress and Psychological Resilience, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi.
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 5 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Fadime Koyuncu, PhD (+90 535 953 42 31, fadime.koyuncu@sbu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Perceived Stress Level (time frame: Baseline and 3 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 21 Jan 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.