NCT07654959 Test Anxiety on Bowel Health and Constipation in Students
| NCT ID | NCT07654959 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Lokman Hekim University |
| Condition | Anxiety |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-25 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-25.
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Brief Summary
This observational cross-sectional study aims to examine the relationship between test anxiety, bowel health, and constipation in university students. The study will include undergraduate students aged 18 years and older who are studying in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at Lokman Hekim University and who are in their final examination period. Participants will complete self-report questionnaires during a single face-to-face assessment session. Constipation status will be evaluated using the Rome IV criteria, stool form will be assessed using the Bristol Stool Scale, constipation severity will be assessed using the Constipation Severity Instrument, and test anxiety level will be assessed using the Test Anxiety Inventory. Sociodemographic characteristics and bowel-related symptoms will also be recorded. The study does not include any intervention or treatment. The findings are expected to help better understand whether test anxiety during examination periods is associated with bowel health problems and constipation in university students.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being an undergraduate student in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Lokman Hekim University * Being in the final examination period during the data collection process * Having sufficient reading and comprehension skills to complete the questionnaires independently * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study after reading and signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Having inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, colorectal cancer, or a history of major gastrointestinal surgery * Having diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome or another organic gastrointestinal disease * Regular use of laxatives or medications that directly affect bowel movements, such as opioids * Having neurological diseases that may affect bowel function, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury * Having had an acute gastrointestinal infection within the last month
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07654959 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07654959 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07654959 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at demett.ozturkk@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07654959 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07654959 clinical trial?
NCT07654959 is sponsored by Lokman Hekim University. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.
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