AlienationNCT07334613
The Impact of Alienation on the Psychological and Social Aspects and Quality of Life of Medical Students in Assuit University
An observational study of Alienation, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
________________________________________ Medical education is one of the most challenging and demanding academic paths, often associated with high levels of stress, workload, and continuous pressure to achieve academic excellence [1,2,4,5]. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Alienation
- How many people
- 77 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Feb 2026to Dec 2027
- 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: international students of faculty of medicine in assuit university and students from governorates other than assuit.
Who may be able to join
- international students of faculty of medicine in assuit university.
- students from governorates other than assuit.
Who cannot join
- cases with psychiatric disorder prior to study.
- cases with any physical or medical disease.
- refusal of cases to participate in the study.
About this study
________________________________________ Medical education is one of the most challenging and demanding academic paths, often associated with high levels of stress, workload, and continuous pressure to achieve academic excellence [1,2,4,5]. These factors can significantly affect the psychological and social well-being of medical students, especially during their formative years at university [6,7].
One of the critical psychological phenomena that may emerge in this context is alienation, which refers to a sense of estrangement, disconnection, or detachment from oneself, others, or the surrounding environment [3,8]. Alienation among medical students has been linked to various psychological consequences, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment [4-7,11-13].
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On a social level, alienation can hinder the development of healthy interpersonal relationships, reduce social participation, and impair the sense of belonging within the academic community [8-10,13,15]. These psychological and social challenges, in turn, can have a profound impact on students' overall quality of life, which encompasses their physical, emotional, and social well-being [10,14].
Understanding the impact of alienation on medical students is of particular importance in contexts such as Assiut University, where cultural, social, and academic pressures may further intensify the experience of alienation [11-13]. Investigating this relationship can help educators, administrators, and policymakers develop targeted interventions and supportive strategies that promote students' psychological health, social integration, and overall academic success [9,10,13,15].
This study, therefore, aims to explore the impact of alienation on the psychological and social aspects of medical students at Assiut University, and how these factors collectively influence their quality of life.
- Conditions
- Alienation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| study group | the international ,and those from other governorates, medical students in faculty of medicine in assuit university |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
assessmet of quality of life in foreigner students
WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) is an internationally validated instrument developed by the World Health Organization to assess individuals' perceptions of their position in life within the context of culture, value systems, personal goals, expectations, and concerns. It covers domains such as physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, and environment (WHOQOL Group, 1998).
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jan 2026
- Study startFeb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AlienationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 77 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mahmoud Khaled Mohamed Mohamed, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07334613
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- alienation on the psychologica
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 31 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Alienation on the Psychological and Social Aspects and Quality of Life of Medical Students in Assuit University
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07334613
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- alienation on the psychologica
- Conditions
- Alienation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 77 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Jan 2026 (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.
________________________________________ Medical education is one of the most challenging and demanding academic paths, often associated with high levels of stress, workload, and continuous pressure to achieve academic excellence [1,2,4,5]. These factors can significantly affect the psychological and social well-being of medical students, especially during their formative years at university [6,7].
One of the critical psychological phenomena that may emerge in this context is alienation, which refers to a sense of estrangement, disconnection, or detachment from oneself, others, or the surrounding environment [3,8]. Alienation among medical students has been linked to various psychological consequences, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment [4-7,11-13].
On a social level, alienation can hinder the development of healthy interpersonal relationships, reduce social participation, and impair the sense of belonging within the academic community [8-10,13,15]. These psychological and social challenges, in turn, can have a profound impact on students' overall quality of life, which encompasses their physical, emotional, and social well-being [10,14].
Understanding the impact of alienation on medical students is of particular importance in contexts such as Assiut University, where cultural, social, and academic pressures may further intensify the experience of alienation [11-13]. Investigating this relationship can help educators, administrators, and policymakers develop targeted interventions and supportive strategies that promote students' psychological health, social integration, and overall academic success [9,10,13,15].
This study, therefore, aims to explore the impact of alienation on the psychological and social aspects of medical students at Assiut University, and how these factors collectively influence their quality of life.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | – | –the international ,and those from other governorates, medical students in faculty of medicine in assuit university |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- international students of faculty of medicine in assuit university and students from governorates other than assuit.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- international students of faculty of medicine in assuit university.
- students from governorates other than assuit.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- cases with psychiatric disorder prior to study.
- cases with any physical or medical disease.
- refusal of cases to participate in the study.
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
assessmet of quality of life in foreigner students
Time frame: baseline
WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) is an internationally validated instrument developed by the World Health Organization to assess individuals' perceptions of their position in life within the context of culture, value systems, personal goals, expectations, and concerns. It covers domains such as physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, and environment (WHOQOL Group, 1998).
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 12 Jan 2026.
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Alienation, run by Assiut University.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
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?
assessmet of quality of life in foreigner students (time frame: baseline). 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 12 Jan 2026.