Imposter SyndromeNCT07019974
Imposter Syndrome in Medical Students and Its Relation With Stress
An observational study of Imposter Syndrome and Medical Students, run by Rawalpindi Medical College at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between Imposter Syndrome and stress in undergraduate medical students at Rawalpindi Medical University, with particular attention to variables such as gender, academic year, and academic performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 29 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Imposter Syndrome, Medical Students
- How many people
- 6 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 17 May 2024to 20 Aug 2024
- 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 to 29 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University
- Students from any year of study (1st to final year)
- Willingness to participate, demonstrated by providing informed consent
- Ability to complete the online questionnaire independently
Who cannot join
- Postgraduate medical students or students from other disciplines (e.g., nursing, dentistry)
- Participants with known psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders) that could confound stress or Imposter Syndrome assessments
- Incomplete or partially filled questionnaires
- Students who did not consent to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Imposter Syndrome In Medical Students And Its Relationship With Stress
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between Imposter Syndrome and stress in undergraduate medical students at Rawalpindi Medical University, with particular attention to variables such as gender, academic year, and academic performance.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Read more
Is there a positive correlation between Imposter Syndrome and stress?
Are gender and year of study associated with differences in stress and Imposter Syndrome levels?
Participants will:
Complete an online questionnaire including demographic questions
Fill out the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) to assess Imposter Syndrome
Complete the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to measure stress levels
- Conditions
- Imposter Syndrome, Medical Students
- Medical subject headings
- imposter syndrome
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Level of Imposter Syndrome among undergraduate medical students
The degree of Imposter Syndrome will be measured using the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS). Participants will receive a total score based on their responses, which will be categorized as few characteristics, moderate, frequent, or intense. The outcome will help identify the prevalence and severity of Imposter Syndrome in the study population and will be analyzed in relation to stress, gender, and academic year.
Measured: May - August 2024
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jun 2025
- Study start17 May 2024
- Primary completion20 Aug 2024
- Study completion20 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Imposter SyndromeStudies 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
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rawalpindi Medical College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nimra Faraz, Rawalpindi Medical College
- Investigators
- Sumia Fatima, Dr, Study chair, Rawalpindi Medical College
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07019974
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PH46 46 24
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 5 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Imposter Syndrome In Medical Students And Its Relationship With Stress
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07019974
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PH46 46 24
- Conditions
- Imposter Syndrome, Medical Students
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 6 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rawalpindi Medical CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Jun 2025 (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 goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between Imposter Syndrome and stress in undergraduate medical students at Rawalpindi Medical University, with particular attention to variables such as gender, academic year, and academic performance.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is there a positive correlation between Imposter Syndrome and stress?
Are gender and year of study associated with differences in stress and Imposter Syndrome levels?
Participants will:
Complete an online questionnaire including demographic questions
Fill out the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) to assess Imposter Syndrome
Complete the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to measure stress levels
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 29 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University
- Students from any year of study (1st to final year)
- Willingness to participate, demonstrated by providing informed consent
- Ability to complete the online questionnaire independently
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Postgraduate medical students or students from other disciplines (e.g., nursing, dentistry)
- Participants with known psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders) that could confound stress or Imposter Syndrome assessments
- Incomplete or partially filled questionnaires
- Students who did not consent to participate in the study
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
Level of Imposter Syndrome among undergraduate medical students
Time frame: May - August 2024
The degree of Imposter Syndrome will be measured using the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS). Participants will receive a total score based on their responses, which will be categorized as few characteristics, moderate, frequent, or intense. The outcome will help identify the prevalence and severity of Imposter Syndrome in the study population and will be analyzed in relation to stress, gender, and academic year.
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 13 Jun 2025.
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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.
Sumia Fatima, Dr study chair
Rawalpindi Medical College
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 Imposter Syndrome and Medical Students, run by Rawalpindi Medical College 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 4 inclusion and 4 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 13 Jun 2025. 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?
Level of Imposter Syndrome among undergraduate medical students (time frame: May - August 2024). 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 13 Jun 2025.