Diet HabitsNCT07206420
Balancing Acts: Impact of Medical Education on the Health and Lifestyle of Aspiring Physicians
An observational study of Diet Habits and Sleep Hygiene, run by Nishtar Medical University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This cross-sectional study explored the impact of medical education on the health and lifestyle behaviors of undergraduate medical students at Nishtar Medical University, Multan. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Diet Habits, Sleep Hygiene, Physical Activities
- How many people
- 306 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 12 May 2025to 20 Jul 2025
- 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 19 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing health behaviors, lifestyle, and the impact of medical education on well-being.
Who may be able to join
- All Undergraduate medical students
Who cannot join
- Graduate medical students and doctors
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Balancing Acts: Impact of Medical Education on the Health and Lifestyle of Aspiring Physicians, a Cross-Sectional Study
This cross-sectional study explored the impact of medical education on the health and lifestyle behaviors of undergraduate medical students at Nishtar Medical University, Multan. Medical training is known to be academically and emotionally demanding, which can significantly influence students' physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being.
Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire distributed to medical students across different years of study. The survey assessed lifestyle domains including diet, exercise, sleep patterns, stress, and coping mechanisms. Demographic details and academic year were also recorded.
The primary objective was to evaluate the association between the intensity of medical education and students' overall health and lifestyle. Findings aim to provide insight into how medical training environments shape future physicians' personal health practices and to identify potential areas for institutional support and wellness interventions.
- Conditions
- Diet Habits, Sleep Hygiene, Physical Activities
- Keywords
- Medical education, Medical students, Health, Stress, Diet, Physical activity, Cross-Sectional Study
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior, Sleep Hygiene, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Students | Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing lifestyle, health behaviors, and the impact of medical education. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Lifestyle and health behaviors of medical students
Lifestyle domains including diet, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, and coping strategies were assessed using a structured self-administered questionnaire.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment at study enrollment) (cross-sectional).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Oct 2025
- Study start12 May 2025
- Primary completion20 Jul 2025
- Study completion20 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diet HabitsStudies 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
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 306 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nishtar Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatima Naveed, Nishtar Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07206420
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 8974/NMU
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 5 Dec 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 5 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Balancing Acts: Impact of Medical Education on the Health and Lifestyle of Aspiring Physicians, a Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07206420
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 8974/NMU
- Conditions
- Diet Habits, Sleep Hygiene, Physical Activities
- Keywords
- Medical education, Medical students, Health, Stress, Diet, Physical activity, Cross-Sectional Study
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 306 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nishtar Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Oct 2025 (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.
This cross-sectional study explored the impact of medical education on the health and lifestyle behaviors of undergraduate medical students at Nishtar Medical University, Multan. Medical training is known to be academically and emotionally demanding, which can significantly influence students' physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being.
Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire distributed to medical students across different years of study. The survey assessed lifestyle domains including diet, exercise, sleep patterns, stress, and coping mechanisms. Demographic details and academic year were also recorded.
The primary objective was to evaluate the association between the intensity of medical education and students' overall health and lifestyle. Findings aim to provide insight into how medical training environments shape future physicians' personal health practices and to identify potential areas for institutional support and wellness interventions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Students | – | –Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing lifestyle, health behaviors, and the impact of medical education. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing health behaviors, lifestyle, and the impact of medical education on well-being.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All Undergraduate medical students
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Graduate medical students and doctors
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Lifestyle and health behaviors of medical students
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment at study enrollment) (cross-sectional).
Lifestyle domains including diet, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, and coping strategies were assessed using a structured self-administered questionnaire.
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 5 Dec 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Diet Habits and Sleep Hygiene, run by Nishtar 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Dec 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 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?
Lifestyle and health behaviors of medical students (time frame: Baseline (single assessment at study enrollment) (cross-sectional).). 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 5 Dec 2025.