Gastrointestinal Health Survey of Dalian College Students (NCT07634887) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gastrointestinal Health Survey of Dalian College Students
1,020 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the current status of gastrointestinal health among full-time undergraduate students aged 18-25 years in Dalian, and to clarify the influences of factors such as diet, sleep, psychological mood, and antibiotic use on gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as gender differences. The study plans to enroll 1020 eligible college students and collect information including demographics, gastrointestinal symptoms in the past month, lifestyle, and medication use. Statistical analyses will be performed using the chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation analysis, and multivariate logistic regression. The primary objective is to assess the prevalence and distribution characteristics of gastrointestinal discomfort among college students; the secondary objectives are to identify independent risk factors and analyze gender differences. The results of this study will provide data support for colleges and universities to carry out gastrointestinal health education, schedule and dietary interventions, and rational medication guidance, as well as evidence-based basis for improving digestive health in young populations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Aged between 18 and 25 years, and currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a university in Dalian, China.
. Voluntarily participates in the study and provides online informed consent.
. Able to independently complete and submit the entire questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals with severe organic gastrointestinal diseases or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery recently.
. Individuals on long-term medication that affects gastrointestinal function.
. Questionnaires that are incomplete, contain logical contradictions, or are submitted more than once by the same participant.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among College Students
Timeframe: Baseline (single time point, cross-sectional data collection)