DepressionNCT06642298
Studying Impact of Religiosity and Spirituality on Depression and Anxiety
An observational study of Depression and Anxiety, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to detect correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and anxiety as well as finding impact on quality of life in patients, suffering from one of those disorders or both, who are attending the Psychiatric Clinic and Ward of Assiut University Hospitals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Depression, Anxiety
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2024to 1 May 2026
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients over the age of 18 diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety who attend the Psychiatry hospital in Assiut University.
Who may be able to join
- Age above 18 years old.
- Diagnosed with Depression and/or Anxiety disorders according to the DSM-5 criteria.
Who cannot join
- Severe psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, personality disorders and drug-use disorders.
- Patients with cognitive impairment.
- Severe comorbid medical condition or disabilities including metabolic diseases and neurological disabilities.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet.
About this study
Official title: Studying the Impact of Religiosity/Spirituality on the Severity of Depression and Anxiety in Patients Attending Psychiatry Unit of Assiut University Hospitals
The aim of the study is to detect correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and anxiety as well as finding impact on quality of life in patients, suffering from one of those disorders or both, who are attending the Psychiatric Clinic and Ward of Assiut University Hospitals. Given the centrality of religious activities in Egyptian society and the Arab population as a whole, finding such correlation may be beneficial in terms of analysing factors that may lead to depression and/or anxiety as well as factors that may reduce their severities.
Read the detailed description
Religiosity and spirituality are fundamental aspects of the human experience, shaping beliefs, values, and how individuals navigate life's challenges. Religiosity refers to the degree to which individuals identify with, and participate in the practices and beliefs of, a particular religion. It encompasses behaviors like prayer, attending religious services, and following religious teachings. Spirituality, on the other hand, is a broader concept that reflects a sense of connection to something larger than oneself, a search for meaning and purpose in life. This connection can be expressed through religious beliefs, but it can also be independent of religion, encompassing a connection to nature, humanity, or a sense of purpose. Research has increasingly explored the complex interplay between these constructs and mental health. The relationship between religiosity/spirituality and mental health is multifaceted. Religious involvement can provide individuals with social support, a sense of belonging, and a framework for coping with stress. Spiritual beliefs can offer comfort, hope, and a sense of purpose, potentially promoting resilience in the face of challenges. However, the relationship is not always straightforward. Certain religious beliefs or practices could contribute to feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation, potentially impacting mental health. Additionally, negative religious coping styles, such as feeling angry or abandoned by God, might exacerbate mental health problems. Given the centrality of religion in the Arab world, including Egypt, a deeper look into the associations between religiosity/spirituality and psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety is warranted.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety
- Keywords
- Depression, Anxiety, Religiosity, Spirituality, Egypt
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and/or anxiety.
Correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and/or anxiety. Religiosity/Spirituality measures will include Centrality of Religiosity 5 and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Depression and Anxiety severity will be assessed by Hamilton Scale.
Measured: 2 years
Secondary outcomes (1)
Quality of Life by WHOQOL-BREF Scale score
Assessing quality of life by using the The WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL - BREF) scale, which is a widely used tool for assessing an individual's perceived quality of life across various domains. The Arabic version of this scale is designed to measure the quality of life in Arabic-speaking populations, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
Measured: 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Oct 2024
- Study start1 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdelrahman Ahmed Abdelrahman Ali, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06642298
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RSDAP
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Hill PC, Hood RW. Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham: Religious Education Press; 1999
Miller WR, Thoresen CE. Spirituality and Health: What We Know, What We Need to Know. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2003;26(1):1-11
Pargament KI. The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice. New York: Guilford Press; 1997.
First MB, Spitzer RL, Gibbon M, Williams JBW. Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCIDI), Clinician Version. New York: New York Psychiatric Institute; 1997
Hamilton M. Development of a rating scale for primary depressive illness. Br J Soc Clin Psychol. 1967 Dec;6(4):278-96. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8260.1967.tb00530.x. No abstract available.
PubMed 6080235HAMILTON M. The assessment of anxiety states by rating. Br J Med Psychol. 1959;32(1):50-5. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1959.tb00467.x. No abstract available.
PubMed 13638508Huber S, Huber OW. The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS). Religions. 2012;3(3):710-724
Paloutzian RF, Ellison CW. Loneliness, spiritual well-being, and the quality of life. In: K. S. Schaefer & S. S. M. Cohen, editors. Measurement of Meaningful Life. New York: Wiley; 1982. p. 222-233
The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL): development and general psychometric properties. Soc Sci Med. 1998 Jun;46(12):1569-85. doi: 10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00009-4.
PubMed 9672396
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Studying the Impact of Religiosity/Spirituality on the Severity of Depression and Anxiety in Patients Attending Psychiatry Unit of Assiut University Hospitals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06642298
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RSDAP
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety
- Keywords
- Depression, Anxiety, Religiosity, Spirituality, Egypt
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Oct 2024 (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 the study is to detect correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and anxiety as well as finding impact on quality of life in patients, suffering from one of those disorders or both, who are attending the Psychiatric Clinic and Ward of Assiut University Hospitals. Given the centrality of religious activities in Egyptian society and the Arab population as a whole, finding such correlation may be beneficial in terms of analysing factors that may lead to depression and/or anxiety as well as factors that may reduce their severities.
Detailed description
Religiosity and spirituality are fundamental aspects of the human experience, shaping beliefs, values, and how individuals navigate life's challenges. Religiosity refers to the degree to which individuals identify with, and participate in the practices and beliefs of, a particular religion. It encompasses behaviors like prayer, attending religious services, and following religious teachings. Spirituality, on the other hand, is a broader concept that reflects a sense of connection to something larger than oneself, a search for meaning and purpose in life. This connection can be expressed through religious beliefs, but it can also be independent of religion, encompassing a connection to nature, humanity, or a sense of purpose. Research has increasingly explored the complex interplay between these constructs and mental health. The relationship between religiosity/spirituality and mental health is multifaceted. Religious involvement can provide individuals with social support, a sense of belonging, and a framework for coping with stress. Spiritual beliefs can offer comfort, hope, and a sense of purpose, potentially promoting resilience in the face of challenges. However, the relationship is not always straightforward. Certain religious beliefs or practices could contribute to feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation, potentially impacting mental health. Additionally, negative religious coping styles, such as feeling angry or abandoned by God, might exacerbate mental health problems. Given the centrality of religion in the Arab world, including Egypt, a deeper look into the associations between religiosity/spirituality and psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety is warranted.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients over the age of 18 diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety who attend the Psychiatry hospital in Assiut University.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and/or anxiety.
Time frame: 2 years
Correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and/or anxiety. Religiosity/Spirituality measures will include Centrality of Religiosity 5 and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale. Depression and Anxiety severity will be assessed by Hamilton Scale.
1 secondary outcome
Quality of Life by WHOQOL-BREF Scale score
Time frame: 2 years
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2024.
- BackgroundHill PC, Hood RW. Measures of Religiosity. Birmingham: Religious Education Press; 1999
- BackgroundMiller WR, Thoresen CE. Spirituality and Health: What We Know, What We Need to Know. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2003;26(1):1-11
- BackgroundPargament KI. The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice. New York: Guilford Press; 1997.
- BackgroundFirst MB, Spitzer RL, Gibbon M, Williams JBW. Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCIDI), Clinician Version. New York: New York Psychiatric Institute; 1997
- Background: PubMed 6080235Hamilton M. Development of a rating scale for primary depressive illness. Br J Soc Clin Psychol. 1967 Dec;6(4):278-96. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8260.1967.tb00530.x. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 13638508HAMILTON M. The assessment of anxiety states by rating. Br J Med Psychol. 1959;32(1):50-5. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1959.tb00467.x. No abstract available.
- BackgroundHuber S, Huber OW. The Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS). Religions. 2012;3(3):710-724
- BackgroundPaloutzian RF, Ellison CW. Loneliness, spiritual well-being, and the quality of life. In: K. S. Schaefer & S. S. M. Cohen, editors. Measurement of Meaningful Life. New York: Wiley; 1982. p. 222-233
- Background: PubMed 9672396The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL): development and general psychometric properties. Soc Sci Med. 1998 Jun;46(12):1569-85. doi: 10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00009-4.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Depression and Anxiety, run by Assiut University.
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 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Hossam Ahmed, Prof (+20100062662 37, hossamkhalifa71@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Correlation between religiosity/spirituality and severity of depression and/or anxiety. (time frame: 2 years). 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 NCT06642298, which also lists 9 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 15 Oct 2024.