Stress, PsychologicalNCT06042504
Effects of Family Status of Osteopathic Medical Students on Their Perceived Level of Stress.
An observational study of Stress, Psychological, run by The Touro College and University System at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The investigators are interested in studying the effects of familial obligations, including marriage, parenthood, familial caregiving, on stress levels in Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress, Psychological
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 25 Jan 2022to 9 Sep 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: Current Medical Students
Who may be able to join
- Medical Students
Who cannot join
- Not current Medical Students
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York, New York, 10027
About this study
The investigators are interested in studying the effects of familial obligations, including marriage, parenthood, familial caregiving, on stress levels in Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS). The investigators expect to find that having a family may increase the stress level of OMS in comparison with OMS who don't have familial obligations.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological
- Being tested
- Survey
- Medical subject headings
- Stress, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
Subjects will complete a survey. The survey consists of two parts, "A" and "B". During part "A" subjects will indicate which of the 5 cohorts they identify as. Successively in part "B", subject will complete a survey known as the "Perceived Stress Scale" (PSS).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Married students with no children | Submit Survey Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Married students with children | Submit Survey Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Unmarried Students with children | Submit Survey Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Familial caregiver | Submit Survey Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Unmarried without kids | Submit Survey Receives: Other: Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Total PSS Score
Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.
- Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress.
- Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress.
- Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 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 Sep 2023
- Study start25 Jan 2022
- Primary completion9 Sep 2023
- Study completion9 Sep 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Stress, PsychologicalStudies 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
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The Touro College and University System
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tommaso Meregalli, The Touro College and University System
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06042504
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2206E
- Status last verified
- Sep 2023
- First submitted
- 9 Sep 2023
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2023
- 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 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Family Status of Osteopathic Medical Students on Their Perceived Level of Stress.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06042504
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2206E
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- The Touro College and University SystemUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Sep 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Sep 2023 (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 investigators are interested in studying the effects of familial obligations, including marriage, parenthood, familial caregiving, on stress levels in Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS). The investigators expect to find that having a family may increase the stress level of OMS in comparison with OMS who don't have familial obligations.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Married students with no children | – | Other: SurveySubmit Survey |
| Married students with children | – | Other: SurveySubmit Survey |
| Unmarried Students with children | – | Other: SurveySubmit Survey |
| Familial caregiver | – | Other: SurveySubmit Survey |
| Unmarried without kids | – | Other: SurveySubmit Survey |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Current Medical Students
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Medical Students
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not current Medical Students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SurveySubjects will complete a survey. The survey consists of two parts, "A" and "B". During part "A" subjects will indicate which of the 5 cohorts they identify as. Successively in part "B", subject will complete a survey known as the "Perceived Stress Scale" (PSS). | Other | Familial caregiver, Married students with children, Married students with no children, Unmarried Students with children, Unmarried without kids |
Primary outcome
Total PSS Score
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. * Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. * Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress. * Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.
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 Sep 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Stress, Psychological, run by The Touro College and University System at 1 site in United States.
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 1 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 Sep 2023. 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 United States. 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?
Total PSS Score (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 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 Sep 2023.