Biomarkers, TCM Body Constitution, Dietary Pattern and Psychological Factors in Predicting Depression

ConditionDepression
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

About this trial

This study aims to determine the predictors of depression among university students in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long Campus.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Malaysian citizen

Able to read and communicate in English

Disqualifiers

Special education disability (deaf and blind)

Physical support

History of infectious diseases

Trial population

University students

Trial design

Design model

Other

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

397 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group
Group A: University students

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Genetic, TCM body constitution, psychological factors and dietary pattern are significant predictors for depression among university students.

Univariate and multivariate logistic regression will be performed.

Time frame
Baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

Prevalence of depression among university students.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9): Non depressed = 0 - 9; Depressed = 10 - 27

Time frame
Baseline
2

Protein significantly expressed between depressed and non-depressed students.

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) will be performed.

Time frame
Baseline

Other outcomes

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