The Focus of Study Were the Medical Students Whose Eating Behaviors Were StudiedNCT05917197
Impact of Social Media on the Development of Anorexia Nervosa
An observational study of The Focus of Study Were the Medical Students Whose Eating Behaviors Were Studied, run by Jinnah Sindh Medical University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The study involves the recruitment of medical students from all government medical colleges of Karachi,Pakistan. The sample size was 214. The study is a cross sectional study that requires the participants to fill out an online questionnaire after giving an informed consent online. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- The Focus of Study Were the Medical Students Whose Eating Behaviors Were Studied
- What is being tested?
- survey based information
- How many people
- 214 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2022to 1 Aug 2022
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Medical students of Karachi
Who may be able to join
- Medical students of Karachi
- All should be aged 18 to 25 years
- Both genders included
Who cannot join
- Non consenting participants
- Those who donot have access to social media
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Assessing the Impact of Social Media on the Development of Anorexia Nervosa in Undergraduate Students-A Cross Sectional Study From a Developing Country
The study involves the recruitment of medical students from all government medical colleges of Karachi,Pakistan. The sample size was 214. The study is a cross sectional study that requires the participants to fill out an online questionnaire after giving an informed consent online.
Read the detailed description
The study involves the recruitment of medical students from all government medical colleges of Karachi, Pakistan. The sample size was 214. The study is a cross sectional study that requires the participants to fill out an online questionnaire after giving an informed consent online.The questionnaire contained 15 items related to their social media use and its impact on their body image and eating behaviours.
- Being tested
- survey based information
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
survey based informationOther
Only survey based information collected
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Medical students | Not described Receives: Other: survey based information |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Social media use
Instagram usage was more as compared to other social media sites
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jun 2023
- Study start1 Mar 2022
- Primary completion1 Jun 2022
- Study completion1 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for The Focus of Study Were the Medical Students Whose Eating Behaviors Were StudiedStudies 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
- 214 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Areeba Ismail, Jinnah Sindh Medical University
- Investigators
- Areeba Ismail, Principal investigator, Jinnah Sindh Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05917197
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-576
- Status last verified
- Jun 2023
- First submitted
- 15 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 23 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: IPD will not be shared amongst other researchers
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessing the Impact of Social Media on the Development of Anorexia Nervosa in Undergraduate Students-A Cross Sectional Study From a Developing Country
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05917197
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-576
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 214 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Jinnah Sindh Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jun 2023 (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 study involves the recruitment of medical students from all government medical colleges of Karachi,Pakistan. The sample size was 214. The study is a cross sectional study that requires the participants to fill out an online questionnaire after giving an informed consent online.
Detailed description
The study involves the recruitment of medical students from all government medical colleges of Karachi, Pakistan. The sample size was 214. The study is a cross sectional study that requires the participants to fill out an online questionnaire after giving an informed consent online.The questionnaire contained 15 items related to their social media use and its impact on their body image and eating behaviours.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Medical students | – | Other: survey based information |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Medical students of Karachi
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical students of Karachi
- All should be aged 18 to 25 years
- Both genders included
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Non consenting participants
- Those who donot have access to social media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| survey based informationOnly survey based information collected | Other | Medical students |
Primary outcome
Social media use
Time frame: 6 months
Instagram usage was more as compared to other social media sites
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 23 Jun 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. IPD will not be shared amongst other researchers
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.
Areeba Ismail principal investigator
Jinnah Sindh Medical University
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 The Focus of Study Were the Medical Students Whose Eating Behaviors Were Studied, run by Jinnah Sindh Medical University 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 3 inclusion and 2 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 23 Jun 2023. 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?
Social media use (time frame: 6 months). 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 23 Jun 2023.