An observational study in Eating Attitudes, Lifestyle Risk Reduction and Perceived Stress, sponsored by Cairo University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 30 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-11.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Observational
The goal of this observational study is to assess how eating attitudes, sleep attitudes, and perceived stress contribute to early indicators of cardiovascular risk among undergraduate physical therapy students aged 18-30. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do unhealthy eating attitudes correlate with increased perceived stress levels? Does poor sleep quality predict higher behavioral risk for cardiovascular disease?
Participants will complete validated self-reported questionnaires, including:
The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Data will be collected once, either electronically or on paper, and all responses will be coded anonymously. There is no intervention or comparison group, as the study is purely observational.
This observational study explores how lifestyle-related psychological factors-including eating attitudes, sleep attitudes, and perceived stress-interrelate and contribute to early behavioral indicators of cardiovascular risk among undergraduate physical therapy students. The study focuses on a population frequently exposed to academic pressure, irregular schedules, and altered lifestyle habits, which may predispose them to long-term health risks.
Participants will complete three standardized self-report instruments: the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). These tools were selected for their established validity in assessing eating behaviors, sleep quality, and stress perception in young adult populations. Scores from each measure will be analyzed to determine correlations among the variables and their combined ability to predict early cardiovascular risk patterns.
Data collection occurs once for each participant, with no intervention or follow-up required. Responses will remain anonymous, and no clinical procedures, biological samples, or physical assessments will be conducted. The study aims to generate foundational evidence that may inform future preventive strategies and wellness programs targeted at university students, particularly those in health-related fields.
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The study population consists of undergraduate physical therapy students aged 18-30 years from various universities. This group represents a young adult population frequently exposed to high academic demands, lifestyle irregularities, and stress-related behaviors that may influence eating patterns, sleep quality, and early cardiovascular risk. Participants are generally healthy with no reported cardiovascular, metabolic, or psychiatric conditions.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Participants will only complete validated questionnaires (EAT-26, PSQI, PSS-10). No therapeutic or behavioral intervention will be administered.
Eating Attitudes Score (EAT-26)
Total score on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) used to assess disordered eating patterns and attitudes toward food. The total score ranges from 0 to 78, with higher scores indicating a greater risk of unhealthy eating behaviors.
Time frame: 1 month, collected at baseline
Sleep Quality Score (PSQI)
Global score from the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) evaluating sleep quality and sleep disturbances. The global score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.
Time frame: 1 month, collected at baseline
Perceived Stress Level (PSS-10)
Total score on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), measuring the degree to which participants perceive their lives as stressful. The total score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress.
Time frame: 1 month, collected at baseline
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