Prevalence, Awareness, Attitudes and Patterns of Stimulant Drug Use Among Students in Egyptian Universities

NCT06646822 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: MPEC 240704
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Stimulants are dangerous drugs that are commonly abused by individuals looking to stay alert and focused, lose weight, stay awake, and get high. Although these drugs can be extremely harmful and even life-threatening, many of them can also be used to treat conditions like ADHD, narcolepsy, and in some cases, depression. There are many types of stimulant drugs, and it can be beneficial to know a little about each one, its purposes, and how harmful it can be when abused. Illicit stimulants are usually schedule II, depending on whether or not they can be used to treat medical conditions. While some variations of stimulants are schedule I drugs, most are extremely addictive and dangerous schedule II substances. These drugs are often abused in a binge-crash pattern. According to the NIDA Teen, "In order to keep the 'high' going, people may take the drug repeatedly within a short period of time, at increasingly higher doses." This makes these drugs extremely addictive. The aim of this survey to detect prevalence of non prescription stimulants in Egyptian students and increase their awareness of the harmful effects of these drugs.

Conditions

Study of Stimulants in Egypt

Keywords

Prevalence; awareness; attitudes; Stimulant drug; Egyptian universities

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Prevalence/ pattern

  * \- Do/ did you use stimulants ( Recreational drugs): Yes No * How do / did you obtain this medication Prescribed Non prescribed * When did you start receiving stimulants for last 1 year for last 3 years for last 5 years * Which Stimulant (drug) is/ was used * tobacco products (e.g., coffee, chocolate, cigarettes) high caffeine products * pseudoephedrine, ( nasal decongestant) * methylphenidate \[Ritalin\] * amphetamine \[Adderall\] * methamphetamine * modafinil (Provigil) * dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) * dextro/levoamphetamine (Adderall) * adrafinil (Olmifon) * piracetam * Others

  1 year

• Awareness/ attitude

  \- How do you know about the effect of stimulants: Substance use by peers Friends as a source of prescription stimulants Social media Promotion * Why do you use stimulant Because it helps me concentrate Because it helps me study and enhance memory Because it helps increase my alertness and concentration Because it gives me a high mood Because it helps me to be more energetic Because it improves sleep quality Because it decreases stress level Because of experimentation Because it helps me lose weight * Do you know that stimulant is harmful to the body systems Yes No * Which of the following side effects do you experience after using stimulant * decreased appetite * weight loss * headache * insomnia * dizziness * nervousness. * Seizures * cardiac events (increase blood pressure and heart rate, heart attacks) * psychosis * Did you receive treatment for the side effects after using stimulants Yes No

  1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Demographic data

  1 year

Study Arms (1)

study group

Undergraduate students at a large public university in Egypt who were 18 years of age or older took the survey in 2024. All survey and recruitment materials were approved by Minia University, faculty of pharmacy. Students were received survey through email. Students took the survey online at a time and location of their choice.

Other: questionnaire

Interventions

questionnaire OTHER

observational study

study group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: 18-30
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Undergraduate students at a large public university in Egypt who were 18 years of age or older took the survey in 2024. All survey and recruitment materials were approved by Minia University, faculty of pharmacy. Students were received survey through email. Students took the survey online at a time and location of their choice. No time limit was imposed.

You may qualify if:

• \- Academic student Age (18-30) years Included in medical faculty

You may not qualify if:

• Not undergraduates student Aged \< 18 years

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Asmaa Ahmed Hamed Mohie Eldin: lead

Study Sites (1)

Asmaa Ahmed Hamed

Minya, 11666, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 9, 2024
• First Posted: October 17, 2024
• Study Start: December 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2025
• Study Completion: November 30, 2025
• Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)