An observational study in Anxiety and Stress, sponsored by Ain Shams University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-13.
Sponsored by Ain Shams University · Observational
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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.
Although anesthesia residency is associated with considerable psychological stress, residents differ in how they respond to these challenges. While some develop psychological distress, others continue to perform effectively despite the demanding environment. These individuals, often described as "resilient" or "stress resistant," demonstrate successful adaptation to stress. The mechanisms underlying these individual differences remain incompletely understood. As with many aspects of psychological functioning, responses to stress are influenced by the combined effects of genetic predisposition and environmental experiences throughout life.
Among the biological markers investigated in recent years, the second-to-fourth digit (2D:4D) ratio has attracted considerable scientific interest because of its reported associations with a wide range of physical, behavioral, and psychological traits.
7,207 studies on the registry are indexed under Anxiety Disorders; 1,682 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 118 is below the median of 168 across 978 observational studies indexed under Anxiety Disorders.
Browse Anxiety Disorders studies →Ain Shams University is the lead sponsor of 1,953 studies on the registry; 430 are open to participants now.
Of its 35 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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Anesthesiology residents will be contacted to participate in the study
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Exclusion Criteria:
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.
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)
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Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Sep 2026 to primary completion in Oct 2026, 0 months.
Primary completion moved twice since we started tracking on Sep 25, 2026: Nov 2026 → Oct 2026, last on Oct 13, 2026.
Completion moved twice since we started tracking on Sep 25, 2026: Dec 2026 → Oct 2026, last on Oct 13, 2026.
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