Plain-English translation of NCT07305701 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Major Depressive Disorder research guide →Researchers in Orleans, France are studying mental health in first-year health and medical students to understand why depression and anxiety are more common among them than in the general population. The study will follow about 10,000 students over time to learn about their experiences, challenges, and needs. By comparing students who successfully enter medical school with those who don't, researchers hope to identify what protects or harms student mental health and develop better support systems.
Medical students have much higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts than other young adults, yet most don't get the help they need. The COVID-19 pandemic made this worse. This study exists to understand the root causes—such as financial stress, isolation, and academic pressure—so that universities can offer better mental health support and prevention before crises happen.
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You would share information about your experiences, mental health, financial situation, and well-being at different points during your studies. This is an observational study, meaning researchers will follow you over time without giving you medication or asking you to change your behavior—they're simply learning from your real-life experiences. The study compares medical students who successfully enter the program with those who don't to understand what factors affect mental health.
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