Depression Among Medical Students at Sohag University

Introduction Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life, academic performance, and overall functioning. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects more than 264 million people worldwide, and it is considered a leading cause of disability. Among young adults, particularly students, the condition is increasingly common and often underdiagnosed and undertreated (1).

Medical students are at a disproportionately higher risk of depression compared to the general population due to the intense academic workload, pressure to perform, competitive environment, and exposure to human suffering during clinical training (2). A meta-analysis found that approximatel…

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Key information

Conditions

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sohag Faculty of Medicine

Sohag, Sohag Governorate, 82511, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

from 18 to 25 yrs medical student

Exclusion criteria

less than 18 yrs

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

The questionnaire was constructed to comprehensively assess depression symptoms alongside relevant socio-demographic and lifestyle factors that may be associated with mental health outcomes among medical students.

Primary outcomes

prevalence of depression

Time frame: 6 months

depression is common among medical student

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sohag University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Feb 23, 2026
Registry last updated: Feb 23, 2026

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