Students, MedicalWell-COMNCT06552338
Wellness of Osteopathic Medical Students Throughout Their Training (Well-COM)
An observational study of Students, Medical, run by Sam Houston State University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience. While the rigorous demands of medical education and its effects on the well-being of medical students are well-documented, there is a lack of… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Students, Medical
- What is being tested?
- Observational
- How many people
- 650 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 7 Dec 2025to Dec 2044
- How long will I take part?
- 10 Years
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Target population is students enrolled in osteopathic medical school
Who may be able to join
- Medical student enrolled in SHSU college of osteopathic medicine.
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Miles contact
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conroe, Texas, 77304
Patrick Davis, 936-202-5301, davisp@shsu.edu
About this study
Official title: The Wellness of Students Enrolled in Osteopathic Medical Schools Through Medical School and Residency Training
The Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience. While the rigorous demands of medical education and its effects on the well-being of medical students are well-documented, there is a lack of long-term study assessing the mental, physical, and metabolic health of medical students from entry into medical school through their training and into residency. By collecting holistic health data from new first-year medical students, and over a minimum period of 10 years, the Well-COM project aims to provide invaluable insights into the changes in health and wellness experienced by medical students, thereby informing future interventions and support systems to promote overall health and resilience in medical school students.
- Conditions
- Students, Medical
- Being tested
- Observational
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ObservationalOther
No intervention. Study is observational
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | Not described Receives: Other: Observational | |
| Class of 2029 | Not described Receives: Other: Observational | |
| Class of 2030 | Not described Receives: Other: Observational | |
| Class of 2031 | Not described Receives: Other: Observational |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Burnout Index
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Measured: Change over 10 years
Quality of Life Survey
Short Form 8
Measured: Change over 10 years
Physical Fitness VO2 max
Submaximal Step Test
Measured: Change over 10 years
Body Fat Percentage
Portion of body mass composed of fat which is measure by bioelectrical impedance
Measured: Change over 10 years
Handgrip strength
Maximal grip strength measured by a handgrip dynamometer
Measured: Change over 10 years
Total cholesterol
Total cholesterol mg/dL
Measured: Change over 10 years
Blood pressure
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Measured: Change over 10 years
Perceived Stress
Perceived stress scale (PSS) Range 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher stress
Measured: Change over 10 years
Physical Activity
The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
Measured: Change over 10 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2024
- Study start7 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2034 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2044 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Students, MedicalStudies 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 650 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 10 Years
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Patrick Davis, Sam Houston State University
- Investigators
- Patrick Davis, Principal investigator, Sam Houston State University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06552338
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-2024-217
- Acronym
- Well-COM
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 18 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Wellness of Students Enrolled in Osteopathic Medical Schools Through Medical School and Residency Training
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06552338
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Well-COM / IRB-2024-217
- Conditions
- Students, Medical
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 650 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sam Houston State UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2034 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2044 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Aug 2024 (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 Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience. While the rigorous demands of medical education and its effects on the well-being of medical students are well-documented, there is a lack of long-term study assessing the mental, physical, and metabolic health of medical students from entry into medical school through their training and into residency. By collecting holistic health data from new first-year medical students, and over a minimum period of 10 years, the Well-COM project aims to provide invaluable insights into the changes in health and wellness experienced by medical students, thereby informing future interventions and support systems to promote overall health and resilience in medical school students.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 10 Years
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | – | Other: Observational |
| Class of 2029 | – | Other: Observational |
| Class of 2030 | – | Other: Observational |
| Class of 2031 | – | Other: Observational |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Target population is students enrolled in osteopathic medical school
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Medical student enrolled in SHSU college of osteopathic medicine.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ObservationalNo intervention. Study is observational | Other | Class of 2028, Class of 2029, Class of 2030, Class of 2031 |
Primary outcome
Burnout Index
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Quality of Life Survey
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Short Form 8
Physical Fitness VO2 max
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Submaximal Step Test
Body Fat Percentage
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Portion of body mass composed of fat which is measure by bioelectrical impedance
Handgrip strength
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Maximal grip strength measured by a handgrip dynamometer
Total cholesterol
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Total cholesterol mg/dL
Blood pressure
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Perceived Stress
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Perceived stress scale (PSS) Range 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher stress
Physical Activity
Time frame: Change over 10 years
The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
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 18 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Miles contact
Patrick Davis principal investigator
Sam Houston State 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 Students, Medical, run by Sam Houston State University at 1 site in United States.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 May 2025. 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 United States. 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?
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 Director of Research (936-202-5301, pxd025@shsu.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Burnout Index (time frame: Change over 10 years). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. 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 18 May 2025.