Biomarkers, TCM Body Constitution, Dietary Pattern and Psychological Factors in Predicting Depression
Biomarkers, Traditional Chinese Medicine Body Constitution, Dietary Pattern and Psychological Factors in Predicting Depression Among University Students in UTAR, Malaysia
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Brief Summary
This study aims to determine the predictors of depression among university students in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long Campus.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Mar 2022
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 30, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 13, 2021
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 17, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2024
CompletedAugust 27, 2024
August 1, 2024
2.7 years
September 30, 2021
August 24, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Genetic, TCM body constitution, psychological factors and dietary pattern are significant predictors for depression among university students.
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression will be performed.
Baseline
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Prevalence of depression among university students.
Baseline
Protein significantly expressed between depressed and non-depressed students.
Baseline
Study Arms (1)
University students
University students in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Sungai Long Campus
Eligibility Criteria
University students
You may qualify if:
- Malaysian citizen
- Able to read and communicate in English
You may not qualify if:
- Special education disability (deaf and blind)
- Physical support
- History of infectious diseases
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Kajang, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia
Biospecimen
whole blood
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Chai Nien Foo
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 30, 2021
First Posted
October 13, 2021
Study Start
March 17, 2022
Primary Completion
December 1, 2024
Study Completion
December 1, 2024
Last Updated
August 27, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share