Career Choice of MedicineNCT05379465
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Career Choice of Medicine
An observational study of Career Choice of Medicine, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to determine what impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on the choices of high school students to pursue medicine as a career. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 20 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Career Choice of Medicine
- How many people
- 1,695 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 16 Oct 2020to 14 Nov 2020
- 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 14 to 20 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Pakistani high school students
Who may be able to join
- Age ≥ 14 years old and ≤ 20 years old
- Enrolled in a high school in Pakistan for the academic year 2019-2020
- Can communicate in English
Who cannot join
- Studying a humanities, commerce, or pre-engineering track in high school
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Career Choice of Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study Amongst Pre-Medical Students in Pakistan
The aim of this study is to determine what impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on the choices of high school students to pursue medicine as a career.
Read the detailed description
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented global health crisis that has affected healthcare systems around the world. Those working in the health sector are at the forefront of this pandemic and naturally have been deeply impacted by it. Health care workers are at risk of serious physical exhaustion owing to long shifts, a major increase in workload and working under high-stress conditions. Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in many hospitals carries a serious health risk for not only healthcare workers but their families and patients as well. In addition to the physical toll that the pandemic has taken on doctors and other healthcare professionals, it has also affected their mental health deeply with an increase in anxiety and depression. Witnessing firsthand what this virus can do, yet stepping in daily into a high-risk area and exposing oneself to possible risk of infection, takes its toll on one's psychological well-being. However, the pandemic has allowed health care professionals to show higher levels of perseverance and professionalism in the face of the pandemic.
In view of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare workers and the perception of the medical field around the world, the aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine what impact this may have had on the choices of high school students to pursue medicine as a career.
- Conditions
- Career Choice of Medicine
- Being tested
- No intervention
- Keywords
- Medical education, Pre-Medical
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
No intervention was done.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The change in the percentage (%) of students considering a career in medicine before the COVID-19 pandemic vs. after onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
This outcome would be measured by a self-designed questionnaire via a dichotomous question
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 May 2022
- Study start16 Oct 2020
- Primary completion14 Nov 2020
- Study completion14 Nov 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Career Choice of MedicineStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,695 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sarah Nadeem, Aga Khan University
- Investigators
- Sarah Nadeem, MD, Principal investigator, Aga Khan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05379465
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2020-5368-14553
- Status last verified
- May 2022
- First submitted
- 12 May 2022
- Last updated
- 18 May 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 May 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Career Choice of Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study Amongst Pre-Medical Students in Pakistan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05379465
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2020-5368-14553
- Conditions
- Career Choice of Medicine
- Keywords
- Medical education, Pre-Medical
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,695 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Nov 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 May 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to determine what impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have had on the choices of high school students to pursue medicine as a career.
Detailed description
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented global health crisis that has affected healthcare systems around the world. Those working in the health sector are at the forefront of this pandemic and naturally have been deeply impacted by it. Health care workers are at risk of serious physical exhaustion owing to long shifts, a major increase in workload and working under high-stress conditions. Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in many hospitals carries a serious health risk for not only healthcare workers but their families and patients as well. In addition to the physical toll that the pandemic has taken on doctors and other healthcare professionals, it has also affected their mental health deeply with an increase in anxiety and depression. Witnessing firsthand what this virus can do, yet stepping in daily into a high-risk area and exposing oneself to possible risk of infection, takes its toll on one's psychological well-being. However, the pandemic has allowed health care professionals to show higher levels of perseverance and professionalism in the face of the pandemic.
In view of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare workers and the perception of the medical field around the world, the aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine what impact this may have had on the choices of high school students to pursue medicine as a career.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 20 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Pakistani high school students
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age ≥ 14 years old and ≤ 20 years old
- Enrolled in a high school in Pakistan for the academic year 2019-2020
- Can communicate in English
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Studying a humanities, commerce, or pre-engineering track in high school
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionNo intervention was done. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
The change in the percentage (%) of students considering a career in medicine before the COVID-19 pandemic vs. after onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Time frame: 1 year
This outcome would be measured by a self-designed questionnaire via a dichotomous question
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 May 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sarah Nadeem, MD principal investigator
Aga Khan University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Career Choice of Medicine, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 1 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 18 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. 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?
The change in the percentage (%) of students considering a career in medicine before the COVID-19 pandemic vs. after onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 May 2022.