U.S., March 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07451145) titled 'Stress Reduction Program for Iraqi Medical Students' on Feb. 27.

Brief Summary: A 4-week stress reduction program for medical students during exams, measuring effects on stress, heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones (ACTH, cortisol, DHEA).

Study Start Date: Oct. 01, 2024

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Condition: Psychological Stress Academic Stress

Intervention: BEHAVIORAL: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Culturally adapted 4-week stress reduction program including:

* 8 group sessions (2 per week, 90 minutes each)

* Mindfulness meditation techniques

* Progressive muscle relaxation

* Breathing exercises

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