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NCT Number: NCT06042504

Effects of Family Status of Osteopathic Medical Students on Their Perceived Level of Stress.

The investigators are interested in studying the effects of familial obligations, including marriage, parenthood, familial caregiving, on stress levels in Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS). The investigators expect to find that having a family may increase the stress level of OMS in comparison with OMS who don't have familial obligations.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

New York, 10027, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Medical Students

Exclusion criteria

  • Not current Medical Students

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

Subjects will complete a survey. The survey consists of two parts, "A" and "B". During part "A" subjects will indicate which of the 5 cohorts they identify as. Successively in part "B", subject will complete a survey known as the "Perceived Stress Scale" (PSS).

Primary outcomes

  1. Total PSS Score

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year.

    Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress.

    • Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress.
    • Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress.
    • Scores ranging from 27-40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Touro College and University System

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 18, 2023
Registry last updated
Sep 18, 2023

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