2D:4D Ratio in Relation to Anxiety and Stress Among Anesthesiology Residents

NCT07757971 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: R/2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 116
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Anesthesiologists are exposed to substantial occupational stress, making their psychological well-being essential for both personal health and optimal patient care. Early identification of mental health disorders among healthcare professionals is important for improving well-being and maintaining healthcare quality.

Conditions

Anxiety; Stress

Keywords

anxiety; stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Anxiety score

  Anxiety severity measured using the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ). The PSWQ is a 16-item validated measure of the tendency toward excessive, uncontrollable worry, the cognitive hallmark of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The association between anxiety score and digit measurement will be evaluated. Total scores range from 16 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater worry severity. A score ≥45 is commonly used as a clinical cutoff in research settings, with ≥60 strongly associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder criteria.

  Baseline (single assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Demographic data

  Baseline (single assessment)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Male \& Female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Anesthesiology residents will be contacted to participate in the study

You may qualify if:

• Any anesthesiologists who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.
• Age: 20-35 years
• Both genders

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ain Shams University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ain Shams University Hospitals

Cairo, Egypt

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Raham H Mostafa, MD

  Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams university

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Raham H. Mostafa

CONTACT

+201222530020; rahamhasan@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor of Anesthesia ,pain and intensive care

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 3, 2026
• First Posted: August 11, 2026
• Study Start: September 10, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 10, 2026
• Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)