Gastrointestinal SymptomsNCT07634887
Gastrointestinal Health Survey of Dalian College Students
An observational study of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, run by DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd..
Trial summary
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the current status of gastrointestinal health among full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years in Dalian, and to clarify the influences of factors such as diet, sleep, psychological mood, and antibiotic use on gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as gender… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- What is being tested?
- Self-Administered Questionnaire Survey
- How many people
- 1,020 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 May 2026to 14 May 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 25 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years enrolled in universities in Dalian, China, with no severe gastrointestinal diseases, no major surgery or gastrointestinal treatment in the recent past, and no long-term use of medications affecting gastrointestinal function.
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 25 years, and currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a university in Dalian, China.
- Voluntarily participates in the study and provides online informed consent.
- Able to independently complete and submit the entire questionnaire.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with severe organic gastrointestinal diseases or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery recently.
- Individuals on long-term medication that affects gastrointestinal function.
- Questionnaires that are incomplete, contain logical contradictions, or are submitted more than once by the same participant.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Questionnaire Survey and Analysis on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Gastrointestinal Health Among College Students in Dalian
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the current status of gastrointestinal health among full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years in Dalian, and to clarify the influences of factors such as diet, sleep, psychological mood, and antibiotic use on gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as gender differences. The study plans to enroll 1020 eligible college students and collect information including demographics, gastrointestinal symptoms in the past month, lifestyle, and medication use. Statistical analyses will be performed using the chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation analysis, and multivariate logistic regression. The primary objective is to assess the prevalence and distribution characteristics of gastrointestinal discomfort among college students; the secondary objectives are to identify independent risk factors and analyze gender differences. The results of this study will provide data support for colleges and universities to carry out gastrointestinal health education, schedule and dietary interventions, and rational medication guidance, as well as evidence-based basis for improving digestive health in young populations.
Read the detailed description
Against the backdrop of a clear trend toward younger-onset digestive health problems, college students, after leaving family care and with insufficient self-management skills as well as increasing academic and social pressure, commonly engage in irregular eating habits, staying up late, emotional fluctuations, and inappropriate medication use. These behaviors contribute to a high prevalence of gastrointestinal discomfort, which may increase the risk of chronic gastrointestinal diseases in the long run. Gastrointestinal health among college students directly affects their academic performance, quality of life, and physical and mental health development. Currently, large-scale, multi-factor surveys on gastrointestinal health among college students in Northeast China remain scarce, and modifiable risk factors are not yet clearly defined. This study focuses on university students in Dalian, conducting a cross-sectional epidemiological survey to clarify the current status and key influencing factors, and to provide scientific support for campus health management and the development of health promotion strategies.
Numerous epidemiological surveys at home and abroad have shown that digestive diseases rank among the leading causes of hospitalization among college students, with a persistently high detection rate of gastrointestinal discomfort. Abnormal dietary patterns, disrupted sleep rhythms, accumulated psychological stress, and inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, and heartburn by disrupting the gut microbiota, affecting gut-brain axis signaling, and inducing low-grade inflammation.
The gut microbiota is a core component in maintaining gastrointestinal function. Diet, sleep, emotions, and medication use can significantly alter the structure and diversity of the microbiota, thereby affecting intestinal barrier function, motility, and visceral sensation. Existing studies have indicated that skipping breakfast, binge eating, insufficient sleep, emotional distress, and antibiotic overuse are important risk factors for gastrointestinal discomfort in young populations. However, most previous studies have been limited by small sample sizes, insufficient regional representativeness, and lack of systematic analysis of gender differences and multi-factor interactions, leaving a notable gap in high-quality cross-sectional data for college students in Dalian.
Building on existing research, this study expands the sample size, uses standardized questionnaires and rigorous statistical methods to systematically analyze modifiable risk factors, fill the gap in regional data, and provide a basis for the development of targeted health interventions.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Being tested
- Self-Administered Questionnaire Survey
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Self-Administered Questionnaire SurveyOther
This is an observational cross-sectional study with no interventional measures. The only activity is completion of a self-administered questionnaire to collect data on gastrointestinal health and related factors. No drugs, devices, or behavioral interventions are provided to participants.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Undergraduate Students in Dalian | Full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years enrolled in universities in Dalian, China. Receives: Other: Self-Administered Questionnaire Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among College Students
Measured: Baseline (single time point, cross-sectional data collection)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jun 2026
- Study start15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion14 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion14 May 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gastrointestinal SymptomsStudies 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
- 1,020 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Huajun Li, Principal investigator, Dalian Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07634887
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DMU-ER-2026-024
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 18 May 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Questionnaire Survey and Analysis on the Current Status and Influencing Factors of Gastrointestinal Health Among College Students in Dalian
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07634887
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DMU-ER-2026-024
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,020 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 14 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 14 May 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Jun 2026 (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.
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the current status of gastrointestinal health among full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years in Dalian, and to clarify the influences of factors such as diet, sleep, psychological mood, and antibiotic use on gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as gender differences. The study plans to enroll 1020 eligible college students and collect information including demographics, gastrointestinal symptoms in the past month, lifestyle, and medication use. Statistical analyses will be performed using the chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation analysis, and multivariate logistic regression. The primary objective is to assess the prevalence and distribution characteristics of gastrointestinal discomfort among college students; the secondary objectives are to identify independent risk factors and analyze gender differences. The results of this study will provide data support for colleges and universities to carry out gastrointestinal health education, schedule and dietary interventions, and rational medication guidance, as well as evidence-based basis for improving digestive health in young populations.
Detailed description
Against the backdrop of a clear trend toward younger-onset digestive health problems, college students, after leaving family care and with insufficient self-management skills as well as increasing academic and social pressure, commonly engage in irregular eating habits, staying up late, emotional fluctuations, and inappropriate medication use. These behaviors contribute to a high prevalence of gastrointestinal discomfort, which may increase the risk of chronic gastrointestinal diseases in the long run. Gastrointestinal health among college students directly affects their academic performance, quality of life, and physical and mental health development. Currently, large-scale, multi-factor surveys on gastrointestinal health among college students in Northeast China remain scarce, and modifiable risk factors are not yet clearly defined. This study focuses on university students in Dalian, conducting a cross-sectional epidemiological survey to clarify the current status and key influencing factors, and to provide scientific support for campus health management and the development of health promotion strategies.
Numerous epidemiological surveys at home and abroad have shown that digestive diseases rank among the leading causes of hospitalization among college students, with a persistently high detection rate of gastrointestinal discomfort. Abnormal dietary patterns, disrupted sleep rhythms, accumulated psychological stress, and inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, and heartburn by disrupting the gut microbiota, affecting gut-brain axis signaling, and inducing low-grade inflammation.
The gut microbiota is a core component in maintaining gastrointestinal function. Diet, sleep, emotions, and medication use can significantly alter the structure and diversity of the microbiota, thereby affecting intestinal barrier function, motility, and visceral sensation. Existing studies have indicated that skipping breakfast, binge eating, insufficient sleep, emotional distress, and antibiotic overuse are important risk factors for gastrointestinal discomfort in young populations. However, most previous studies have been limited by small sample sizes, insufficient regional representativeness, and lack of systematic analysis of gender differences and multi-factor interactions, leaving a notable gap in high-quality cross-sectional data for college students in Dalian.
Building on existing research, this study expands the sample size, uses standardized questionnaires and rigorous statistical methods to systematically analyze modifiable risk factors, fill the gap in regional data, and provide a basis for the development of targeted health interventions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Undergraduate Students in Dalian | – | Other: Self-Administered Questionnaire SurveyFull-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years enrolled in universities in Dalian, China. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years enrolled in universities in Dalian, China, with no severe gastrointestinal diseases, no major surgery or gastrointestinal treatment in the recent past, and no long-term use of medications affecting gastrointestinal function.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 25 years, and currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a university in Dalian, China.
- Voluntarily participates in the study and provides online informed consent.
- Able to independently complete and submit the entire questionnaire.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals with severe organic gastrointestinal diseases or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery recently.
- Individuals on long-term medication that affects gastrointestinal function.
- Questionnaires that are incomplete, contain logical contradictions, or are submitted more than once by the same participant.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Administered Questionnaire SurveyThis is an observational cross-sectional study with no interventional measures. The only activity is completion of a self-administered questionnaire to collect data on gastrointestinal health and related factors. No drugs, devices, or behavioral interventions are provided to participants. | Other | Full-Time Undergraduate Students in Dalian |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among College Students
Time frame: Baseline (single time point, cross-sectional data collection)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jun 2026.
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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.
Huajun Li principal investigator
Dalian Medical University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, run by DiproBio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd..
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jun 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Huajun Li (86-411 8611 0282, lhjcmu@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among College Students (time frame: Baseline (single time point, cross-sectional data collection)). 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 9 Jun 2026.