CompletedNot Applicable

Stress Reduction Program for Iraqi Medical Students

Iraq135 participantsStarted 2024-10-01

Plain-language summary

A 4-week stress reduction program for medical students during exams, measuring effects on stress, heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones (ACTH, cortisol, DHEA).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- Medical students at University of Thi-Qar College of Medicine * Currently enrolled and preparing for examinations * Age 18 years or older * Willing to participate in 8 intervention sessions * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of medications affecting HPA axis or cardiovascular function * Diagnosed chronic medical or psychiatric conditions * Pregnancy or lactation * Previous participation in formal mindfulness or stress management training

What they're measuring

Perceived Stress Score

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

ACTH Levels

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Cortisol Levels

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

DHEA Levels

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07451145

SponsorUniversity of Thi-Qar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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