Cerina-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Mobile App for Managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Among University Students: Results From a Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common among university students due to academic pressure and financial uncertainty, among other challenges. Despite the need, the receipt of available psychological services is often low.

Objective

This study investigates the feasibility of a digital unguided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based mobile app, Cerina, and examines the likely effects of this intervention in reducing GAD symptoms compared to the waitlist control group.

Methods

Eligible students (n=158) with mild to moderate GAD symptoms were self-assessed through web-based questionnaires and were randomly allocated to the intervention group (n=79) or to the waitlist control group (n=79) following their informed consent. The intervention group had direct

SUBMITTER: Eylem-van Bergeijk O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550456 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature