Could your fingers predict your stress levels? a new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07757971
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether the ratio of the second to fourth finger (2D:4D) is linked to anxiety and work stress in anesthesiology residents. Researchers will measure finger lengths and use a questionnaire to assess worry and anxiety in about 116 residents aged 20-35. The goal is to see if this simple physical trait could help identify those at risk for mental health challenges in high-stress medical careers.
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 a link is found, finger length ratio might become a simple early warning sign for stress and anxiety in high-pressure medical jobs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study, so it can only show a connection, not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other professions or groups.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 116 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Anesthesiology residents will be contacted to participate in the study
- Ages
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20 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Any anesthesiologists who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. * Age: 20-35 years * Both genders Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete questionnaires and/or irrelevant responses. * Injuries to the 2nd or 4th digits, * Unclear or inaccurate digit photocopy, * If the participant is a twin * Cumulative leave (e.g., maternity/sick leave) exceeding 6 months during the study period; * Pre-existing diagnosis of psychiatric disorders prior to the study
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