Internet-Based Group CBT for Anxiety and Depression Among International Students

The goal of this RCT trial is to learn if internet-based group cognitive behaviour therapy delivered via the Zoom application works to treat anxiety and depression among international students. It will also learn about the predictive factors of the intervention's effectiveness. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participating in internet-based GCBT reduce the symptoms of anxiety among international students in Malaysia? * Does participating in internet-based GCBT reduce the symptoms of depression among international students in Malaysia? Researchers will compare students who take part in the intervention program with students in a waitlist control group to understand whether the intervention is associated with changes in anxiety and depression symptoms. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to either the intervention program or a waitlist control group * Attend four sessions of one hour each, including 1) psychoeducation, 2) cognitive techniques, 3) behaviour techniques, and 4) support and relapse prevention. A booster session and a follow-up assessment will be done1 month post intervention.

NCT Number	NCT07365787
Lead Sponsor	Universiti Putra Malaysia
Conditions	Anxiety, Depression
Enrollment	128 participants
Start Date	2026-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-30