Adult ADHD Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance in Medical Students

NCT07803224 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Adult ADHD in Medical Students
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 52
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized to persist into adulthood, often impacting academic performance in university and professional education. This relationship may be further complicated by co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms among undergraduate medical students at Assiut University. The study also aims to evaluate how these psychiatric symptoms are associated with academic performance. Participants will complete a series of self-administered questionnaires, including the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale for anxiety, a socioeconomic status scale, and demographic/academic information including cumulative grade point average (GPA).

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Depression; Anxiety; Academic Performance

Keywords

Adult ADHD; Medical Students; Academic Performance; ASRS v1.1; PHQ-9; GAD-7; Depressive Symptoms; Anxiety Symptoms

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Percentage of Participants Screening Positive for Adult ADHD Symptoms

  Assessed using the 6-item Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Arabic version. The scale evaluates the frequency of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms over the preceding 6 months. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale (never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often). A positive screen is defined by meeting the established clinical cutoff threshold (responses falling within shaded/clinically significant boxes), indicating a high likelihood of adult ADHD symptoms.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Undergraduate Medical Students

Undergraduate medical students aged 18 years or older enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, who complete self-administered questionnaires assessing adult ADHD symptoms (ASRS v1.1), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), socioeconomic status, and academic performance (cumulative GPA).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of undergraduate medical students aged 18 years or older who are currently enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

You may qualify if:

• Undergraduate students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
• Aged 18 years or older
• Willing to participate and provide electronic informed consent
• Able to complete the study questionnaire

You may not qualify if:

• Postgraduate students or students enrolled in other faculties
• Substantially incomplete questionnaires (missing essential demographic data, academic indicators, or screening scale items)
• Refusal to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Depression; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Resident of Neurology and Psychiatry

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 31, 2026
• First Posted: September 3, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2027
• Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08