Prevalence of Depression Among Patients With Alopecia Areata

NCT07711574 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AA _ Dep_ Omima _ sohag _2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess how common depression is among patients with alopecia areata at Sohag University Hospital using a questionnaire. It is an observational study with no treatment involved.

Conditions

Alopecia Areata Depression; Depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prevalence of depression among patients with alopecia areata

  The primary outcome is to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among patients with alopecia areata attending the dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. Depression will be evaluated using a structured validated questionnaire.

  At enrollment

Study Arms (1)

Alopecia areata patients

Patients diagnosed with alopecia areata attending the dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. This is an observational cross-sectional study with no interventions. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to assess depressive symptoms.

Other: Observation only

Interventions

Observation only OTHER

This is an observational cross-sectional study with no therapeutic or experimental intervention. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire to assess depression among patients with alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with clinically diagnosed alopecia areata attending the dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital. The study population includes adult patients aged 18 years and above who are willing to participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Patients diagnosed with alopecia areata Age 18 years and above Attending dermatology outpatient clinic at Sohag University Hospital Willing to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with other causes of hair loss Patients with known psychiatric disorders prior to alopecia areata diagnosis Patients refusing participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sohag University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sohag university hospital

Sohag, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Omima Atef, MD

  ? Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Omima Atef

  ? Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Omima Atef, MD

CONTACT

01098970741; omimaatef64@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dermatology Resident

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2026
• First Posted: July 17, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 1, 2027
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2028
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 1, 2028
• Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)