The Impact of Untreated Depression and Anxiety Among Patients With Skin Diseases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

NCT07046039 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 703-23
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 215
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence and severity of untreated depression and anxiety among adults with skin diseases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The main question it aims to answer is: Do patients with skin diseases experience significant levels of untreated depression and anxiety? Participants diagnosed with skin conditions such as acne, eczema, or psoriasis completed the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires to assess their mental health symptoms. The study also explores whether factors like age or type of skin disease are associated with more severe psychological distress.

Conditions

Alopecia Areata; Acne Vulgaris; Psoriasis; Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema); Rosacea; Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); Vitiligo

Keywords

Psychodermatology; Untreated mental health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Prevalence of untreated anxiety

  The proportion of patients with dermatological conditions who score above the clinical threshold for anxiety on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale.

  1 day (Assessed at one point in time during the study.)

• Prevalence of untreated depression

  The proportion of patients with dermatological conditions who score above the clinical threshold for depression on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).

  1 day (Assessed at one point in time during the study.)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Correlation between skin disease severity and psychological distress

  1 day (Assessed at one point in time during the study.)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adult patients aged 18 to 65 years residing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who have been diagnosed with one or more of the following dermatological conditions: acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, vitiligo, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, or alopecia areata. Participants were recruited from dermatology outpatient clinics and through online social media platforms.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 to 65 years
• Residents of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Diagnosed with one or more of the following skin diseases: acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, vitiligo, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, or alopecia areata
• Able to complete the study questionnaire in Arabic or English

You may not qualify if:

• Age below 18 or above 65 years
• Absence of diagnosis for the specified skin diseases
• Presence of chronic systemic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, or epilepsy
• Inability to provide informed consent or complete the questionnaire

Sponsors & Collaborators

• King Abdulaziz University: lead

Study Sites (1)

King Abdulaziz University - Faculty of Medicine

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alopecia Areata; Acne Vulgaris; Psoriasis; Dermatitis, Atopic; Eczema; Rosacea; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Vitiligo

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alopecia; Hypotrichosis; Hair Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Acneiform Eruptions; Sebaceous Gland Diseases; Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous; Skin Diseases, Genetic; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Dermatitis; Skin Diseases, Eczematous; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Hypersensitivity; Immune System Diseases; Skin Diseases, Bacterial; Bacterial Infections; Bacterial Infections and Mycoses; Infections; Skin Diseases, Infectious; Suppuration; Hidradenitis; Sweat Gland Diseases; Hypopigmentation; Pigmentation Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical student Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 23, 2025
• First Posted: July 1, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 29, 2024
• Study Completion: July 29, 2024
• Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)