NCT06552338 · Sam Houston State University
Wellness of Osteopathic Medical Students Throughout Their Training (Well-COM)
(Well-COM)
What this study is about
The Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience.
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The Well-COM Research Project addresses a critical gap in our understanding of the holistic health of medical students, over the entirety of the medical school experience. While the rigorous demands of medical education and its effects on the well-being of medical students are well-documented, there is a lack of long-term study assessing the mental, physical, and metabolic health of medical students from entry into medical school through their training and into residency. By collecting holistic health data from new first-year medical students, and over a minimum period of 10 years, the Well-COM project aims to provide invaluable insights into the changes in health and wellness experienced by medical students, thereby informing future interventions and support systems to promote overall health and resilience in medical school students.
Interventions
OTHER
Observational
No intervention. Study is observational
Primary outcome measures
Burnout Index
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Quality of Life Survey
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Short Form 8
Physical Fitness VO2 max
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Submaximal Step Test
Body Fat Percentage
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Portion of body mass composed of fat which is measure by bioelectrical impedance
Handgrip strength
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Maximal grip strength measured by a handgrip dynamometer
Total cholesterol
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Total cholesterol mg/dL
Blood pressure
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Perceived Stress
Time frame: Change over 10 years
Perceived stress scale (PSS) Range 0-40 with higher scores indicating higher stress
Physical Activity
Time frame: Change over 10 years
The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Medical student enrolled in SHSU college of osteopathic medicine.
Where
- Conroe, Texas
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 18, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations