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Psychosocial ImpactsNCT05052333

Examine the Psychosocial Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic.

An observational study of Psychosocial Impacts and COVID-19 Pandemic, run by University of Otago at 9 sites in 7 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is an observational study examining the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven low-and-middle income countries (Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan, Somaliland, and Turkiye). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Psychosocial Impacts, COVID-19 Pandemic
How many people
2,574 participants
Where
9 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
1 Dec 2021to 31 Oct 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The participants will be recruited from the general population using convenience sampling in each of the seven locations (Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan, Somaliland, and Turkiye). The specific details (e.g., residents of a certain town) may vary from country to country and it will be outlined by the international collaborators in local ethics applications.

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 18 and above
  • Currently residing in the country of interest.
  • Additional inclusion criterion applies to bilingual studies; which is having English as a second language.

Who cannot join

  • Aged below 18 years.
  • Not residing in the country of interest.
  • Additional exclusion criterion applies to bilingual studies; which is not having English as a second language.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 7 countries.

9 sites in 7 countries

Indonesia2 sites
  • Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

    Yogyakarta

  • Universitas Gadjah Mada

    Yogyakarta

Other trials in Indonesia

Iraq2 sites
  • Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Baghdad

  • Mustansiriyah University

    Baghdad

Other trials in Iraq

United States1 site
  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98195-1525

Other trials in United States

Iran1 site
  • University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

    Tehran

Other trials in Iran

Malaysia1 site
  • Universiti Malaya

    Kuala Lumpur

Other trials in Malaysia

Pakistan1 site
  • International Islamic University

    Islamabad, 44000

Other trials in Pakistan

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi

    Gaziantep

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: An International Study Examining the Psychosocial Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic.

This is an observational study examining the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven low-and-middle income countries (Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan, Somaliland, and Turkiye). The data was obtained on standardised measures of wellbeing (WHO Well-Being Index), psychological distress (Kessler 10), post-traumatic stress (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5), post-traumatic growth (Posttraumatic Growth Inventory), and a novel pandemic-related stress (COVID Psychosocial Impacts Scale). Data was collected employing either a unilingual (in native language) or bilingual online survey (with English as a second language) from participants (N=2574) aged 18 and above using a non-probability convenient sampling. The findings enabled us to examine the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19, validate the translations of the CPIS and standardized measures; and determine the trajectory of study variables with pandemic exposure.

Keywords
Psychological distress, Wellbeing, Mental health, Reliability and validity, Low and middle income countries, Cross-cultural comparisons
Medical subject headings
COVID-19, Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT05052333
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Pakistan.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a bilingual (Urdu-English) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Iraq.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a bilingual (Arabic-English) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Türkiye.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a unilingual (Turkish) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Iran.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a Bilingual (Persian-English) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Malaysia.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a bilingual (Malay-English) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in Indonesia.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a unilingual (Indonesian) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Examining the psychosocial impacts of Covid-19 in Somaliland.This is exploratory research and data will be obtained on a set of measures using a unilingual (Somalia) survey. No predefined conditions apply to explain the nature of the study group other than inclusion and exclusion criteria.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Examining the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    To explore the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on self-report measures of wellbeing (WHO-5), psychological distress (K10), post-traumatic stress (PCL-5), post-traumatic growth (PTGI), and pandemic-related stress (CPIS) in seven LMICs. The data will be collected employing a unilingual (Indonesia, Somaliland, Turkey) or bilingual (Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan) survey. With-in-subjects and between-subjects designs together with exploratory regression analyses will be employed to characterize this outcome.

    Measured: Data was collected in a short-time window on each site. The time of data collection varies across site and was collected from Dec 2021 to Sep 2023.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Sep 2021
  2. Study start1 Dec 2021
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
2,574 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05052333
Sponsor's protocol ID
UOtago
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
19 Sep 2021
Last updated
6 Dec 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bell C, Beaglehole B, Bell R, Tanveer S, Sulaiman-Hill R, Boden J, Porter R. Learning from previous disasters: Potential pitfalls of epidemiological psychosocial research in the COVID-19 environment. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2021 Jul;55(7):646-649. doi: 10.1177/0004867421998783. Epub 2021 Mar 1.

    PubMed 33645256
  • Bell C, Williman J, Beaglehole B, Stanley J, Jenkins M, Gendall P, Rapsey C, Every-Palmer S. Challenges facing essential workers: a cross-sectional survey of the subjective mental health and well-being of New Zealand healthcare and 'other' essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. BMJ Open. 2021 Jul 19;11(7):e048107. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048107.

    PubMed 34281926
  • Fergusson DM, Boden JM, Horwood LJ, Mulder RT. Perceptions of distress and positive consequences following exposure to a major disaster amongst a well-studied cohort. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2015 Apr;49(4):351-9. doi: 10.1177/0004867414560652. Epub 2014 Nov 27.

    PubMed 25430912
  • Jenkins M, Hoek J, Jenkin G, Gendall P, Stanley J, Beaglehole B, Bell C, Rapsey C, Every-Palmer S. Silver linings of the COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand. PLoS One. 2021 Apr 1;16(4):e0249678. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249678. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 33793672
  • Kessler RC, Barker PR, Colpe LJ, Epstein JF, Gfroerer JC, Hiripi E, Howes MJ, Normand SL, Manderscheid RW, Walters EE, Zaslavsky AM. Screening for serious mental illness in the general population. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2003 Feb;60(2):184-9. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.60.2.184.

    PubMed 12578436
  • Tedeschi RG, Cann A, Taku K, Senol-Durak E, Calhoun LG. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory: A Revision Integrating Existential and Spiritual Change. J Trauma Stress. 2017 Feb;30(1):11-18. doi: 10.1002/jts.22155. Epub 2017 Jan 18.

    PubMed 28099764
  • Topp CW, Ostergaard SD, Sondergaard S, Bech P. The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: a systematic review of the literature. Psychother Psychosom. 2015;84(3):167-76. doi: 10.1159/000376585. Epub 2015 Mar 28.

    PubMed 25831962
  • Blevins CA, Weathers FW, Davis MT, Witte TK, Domino JL. The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5): Development and Initial Psychometric Evaluation. J Trauma Stress. 2015 Dec;28(6):489-98. doi: 10.1002/jts.22059. Epub 2015 Nov 25.

    PubMed 26606250
  • Tanveer S, Schluter PJ, Beaglehole B, Porter RJ, Boden J, Sulaiman-Hill R, Scarf D, Dean S, Assad F, Hasnat MA, Bell C. The COVID Psychosocial Impacts Scale: A Reliable and Valid Tool to Examine the Psychosocial Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 May 29;20(11):5990. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20115990.

    PubMed 37297593
  • Tanveer S, Schluter PJ, Porter RJ, Boden J, Beaglehole B, Sulaiman-Hill R, Dean S, Bell R, Al-Hussainni WN, Arshi M, Amer Nordin AS, Dinc M, Khan MJ, Khoshnami MS, Majid Al-Masoodi MA, Moghanibashi-Mansourieh A, Noruzi S, Rahajeng A, Shaikh S, Tanveer N, Topcu F, Yapan S, Yunianto I, Zoellner LA, Bell C. Examining the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: an international cross-sectional study protocol. BMJ Open. 2023 Apr 12;13(4):e067886. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067886.

    PubMed 37045574
  • Tanveer S, Schluter PJ, Porter RJ, Boden JM, Beaglehole B, Sulaiman-Hill R, Dean S, Al-Hussainni WN, Al-Masoodi MAM, Arshi M, Bentley JA, Dinc M, Feeny N, Ibrahim HJ, Ismail AM, Ismail AS, Khan MJ, Khoshnami MS, Kunle MA, Levine D, Moghanibashi-Mansourieh A, Moratz A, Nordin ASA, Noruzi S, Ozturk S, Rahajeng A, Shaikh S, Tanveer N, Topcu F, Yunianto I, Zoellner LA, Bell C. Comparing the psychosocial impacts of COVID-19 in seven low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional study. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2026 Jun 16;6(6):e0005944. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0005944. eCollection 2026.

    PubMed 42301996

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Psychosocial Impacts and COVID-19 Pandemic, run by University of Otago at 9 sites in 7 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in Indonesia, Iraq, United States, Iran, Malaysia and 2 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Examining the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (time frame: Data was collected in a short-time window on each site. The time of data collection varies across site and was collected from Dec 2021 to Sep 2023.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05052333, which also lists 11 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Dec 2023.

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