Worried sick: medical Students' health anxiety linked to lower quality of life

NCT ID NCT07608185

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will survey 400 medical students at Sohag University in Egypt to understand how health anxiety impacts their quality of life. Participants will fill out two questionnaires: one measuring health anxiety and another assessing physical and mental well-being. The results could help universities create better mental health support for future doctors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study finds a strong link between health anxiety and poor quality of life, it could lead to better mental health programs for medical students.
What could go wrong: This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It only measures current feelings and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypochondriasis

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HEALTH ANXIETY QUALITY OF LIFE

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