Adult ADHD Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance in Medical Students

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized to persist into adulthood, often impacting academic performance in university and professional education. This relationship may be further complicated by co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.

The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms among undergraduate medical students at Assiut University. The study also aims to evaluate how these psychiatric symptoms are associated with academic performance.

Participants will complete a series of self-administered questionnaires, including the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale for anxiety, a socioeconomic status scale, and demographic/academic information including cumulative grade point average (GPA).

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Academic Performance Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

Undergraduate students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
Aged 18 years or older
Willing to participate and provide electronic informed consent
Able to complete the study questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Postgraduate students or students enrolled in other faculties
Substantially incomplete questionnaires (missing essential demographic data, academic indicators, or screening scale items)
Refusal to participate

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Percentage of Participants Screening Positive for Adult ADHD Symptoms

Time frame: Baseline

Assessed using the 6-item Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Arabic version. The scale evaluates the frequency of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms over the preceding 6 months. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale (never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often). A positive screen is defined by meeting the established clinical cutoff threshold (responses falling within shaded/clinically significant boxes), indicating a high likelihood of adult ADHD symptoms.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prevalence of Adult ADHD Symptoms and Their Association With Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Assiut University

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Sep 3, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 3, 2026

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