NCT07427277

Depression Among Medical Students at Sohag University

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 300 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Sohag University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Introduction Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life, academic performance, and overall functioning. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects more than 264 million people worldwide, and it is considered a leading cause of disability. Among young adults, particularly students, the condition is increasingly common and often underdiagnosed and undertreated (1). Medical students are at a disproportionately higher risk of depression compared to the general population due to the intense academic workload, pressure to perform, competitive environment, and exposure to human suffering during clinical training (2). A meta-analysis found that approximatel…

Conditions

• Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Questionnaire	The questionnaire was constructed to comprehensively assess depression symptoms alongside relevant socio-demographic and lifestyle factors that may be associated with mental health outcomes among medical students.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-09-28
• Completion: 2026-09-28
• First posted: 2026-02-23
• Last updated: 2026-02-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt