Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderNCT07803224
Adult ADHD Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance in Medical Students
An observational study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized to persist into adulthood, often impacting academic performance in university and professional education. This relationship may be further complicated by co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Nov 2027
- Phase
- Observational
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of undergraduate medical students aged 18 years or older who are currently enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
- Aged 18 years or older
- Willing to participate and provide electronic informed consent
- Able to complete the study questionnaire
Who cannot join
- Postgraduate students or students enrolled in other faculties
- Substantially incomplete questionnaires (missing essential demographic data, academic indicators, or screening scale items)
- Refusal to participate
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Adult ADHD Symptoms and Their Association With Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Assiut University
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized to persist into adulthood, often impacting academic performance in university and professional education. This relationship may be further complicated by co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms among undergraduate medical students at Assiut University. The study also aims to evaluate how these psychiatric symptoms are associated with academic performance.
Participants will complete a series of self-administered questionnaires, including the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale for anxiety, a socioeconomic status scale, and demographic/academic information including cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Keywords
- Adult ADHD, Medical Students, Academic Performance, ASRS v1.1, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms
- Medical subject headings
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depression, Anxiety Disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Medical Students | Undergraduate medical students aged 18 years or older enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, who complete self-administered questionnaires assessing adult ADHD symptoms (ASRS v1.1), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), socioeconomic status, and academic performance (cumulative GPA). |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Screening Positive for Adult ADHD Symptoms
Assessed using the 6-item Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Arabic version. The scale evaluates the frequency of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms over the preceding 6 months. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale (never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often). A positive screen is defined by meeting the established clinical cutoff threshold (responses falling within shaded/clinically significant boxes), indicating a high likelihood of adult ADHD symptoms.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderStudies 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ibrahim Mostafa Ahmed Ibrahim, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07803224
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Adult ADHD in Medical Students
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No