NCT07201480 Death Anxiety, Depression and Anxiety: An Experimental Study
| NCT ID | NCT07201480 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Babes-Bolyai University |
| Condition | Death Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 128 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 128 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this experimental study is to investigate the transdiagnostic role of death anxiety in depression and anxiety symptoms in participants from the general population. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the mortality salience task induce death anxiety? 2. Does the experimental group present an increase in depression and anxiety symptoms following the mortality salience task? The investigators will compare the experimental condition to a control condition to see if the death anxiety induction is responsible for the expected increase in depression and anxiety symptoms. The mortality salience prompt will be asking participants to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings surrounding death and dying, including what they think happens during death. The dental pain prompt will ask participants to do the same, only in regards to the thought of having dental pain. Experimental group: participants will undergo a pen-and-paper writing task where they will be asked to answer two questions: 1. "Please briefly describe the emotions that the thought of your own death arouses in you." 2. "Jot down, as specifically as you can, what you think will happen to you physically as you die and once you are physically dead." Control group: 1. "Please briefly describe the emotions that the thought of dental pain arouses in you." 2. "Jot down, as specifically as you can, what you think happens to you physically as you experience dental pain and once you have physically experienced dental pain."
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years. * Living in Cluj-Napoca (or otherwise willing and able to participate in the lab task) Exclusion Criteria: * Personality disorder diagnosis * Psychotic disorder diagnosis * Suicidal ideation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07201480 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Death Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07201480 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07201480 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at roxanaoltean@psychology.ro for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07201480 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07201480 clinical trial?
NCT07201480 is sponsored by Babes-Bolyai University. The trial plans to enroll 128 participants.
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