| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/095466 [Registered on: 30/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
29/10/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Checking how common anaemia is among medical students in North India |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Prevalence of anemia among medical students in a tertiary care hospital of north India |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Swati Shubham |
| Designation |
MBBS, 3rd year student |
| Affiliation |
Maulana Azad Medical College |
| Address |
Room no 230, second floor, Surgery department, BLT Block, Maulana Azad Medical College
Central
DELHI
110045
India |
| Phone |
8178033800 |
| Fax |
8178033800 |
| Email |
Swatishubham.mamc@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Swati Shubham |
| Designation |
3rd year undergraduate student of MBBS |
| Affiliation |
Maulana Azad Medical College |
| Address |
Flat no 203, RZ-123B, street no 03, Sadh Nagar, Palam colony, New Delhi
DELHI
110045
India |
| Phone |
8178033800 |
| Fax |
8178033800 |
| Email |
Swatishubham.mamc@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Swati Shubham |
| Designation |
3rd year undergraduate student, MBBS |
| Affiliation |
Maulana Azad Medical College |
| Address |
Room no 230, second floor, surgery department, BLT block, Maulana Azad Medical College
DELHI
110045
India |
| Phone |
8178033800 |
| Fax |
8178033800 |
| Email |
Swatishubham.mamc@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Maulana Azad Medical College
2-Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
NIL |
| Address |
NIL |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Swati Shubham |
Maulana Azad Medical College |
Room no 230, second floor, surgery department,BLT block, Maulana Azad Medical College, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002
Central
DELHI |
8178033800
Swatishubham.mamc@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee, Maulana Azad Medical college |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Subjects without bleeding disorders |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
17.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Medical students of MAMC who will voluntarily come for venous blood sampling and fill the questionnaire.
2. Should provide informed consent to be a part of the study.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Students with pre-existing haematological disorder
2. Students currently on iron or vitamin supplements for anaemia treatment.
3. Students with a history of recent blood transfusion (within the last three months).
4. Students with chronic illnesses that may affect haemoglobin levels (e.g., chronic kidney disease, liver disease, autoimmune disorders).
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Other |
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Method of Concealment
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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Open Label |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Prevalence of Anemia –
Percentage of medical students diagnosed with anemia based on hemoglobin levels/ presence of pallor.
2. Severity of Anemia –
Distribution of mild, moderate, and severe) anemia among students.
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8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1. Impact of Dietary Habits on Anemia –
Association between dietary habits, source of food and anemia
2. Effect of Anemia on Academic Performance
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8 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="320"
Sample Size from India="320"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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01/10/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="2"
Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Open to Recruitment |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Anemia is a major public health concern in India, with NFHS-5 reporting prevalence rates up to 59% among adolescents. Although usually linked with underprivileged populations, medical students are also vulnerable due to irregular dietary habits, academic stress, and lifestyle factors. Limited evidence exists on anemia prevalence among medical students in North India, especially males.
Objectives:
To estimate the prevalence of anemia among medical students in a tertiary care hospital of North India and to identify dietary and lifestyle factors associated with it.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study will be conducted among 320 MBBS students at MAMC and LNJP Hospital, Delhi. Participants will complete a structured questionnaire on demographics, diet, lifestyle, and academic performance. Clinical examination for pallor will be carried out, and venous blood sampling will be done if required. Statistical analysis will include Chi-square, t-tests/ANOVA, and regression models to assess associations.
Expected Results:
The study anticipates a significant prevalence of anemia among medical students, with strong links to dietary patterns and lifestyle.
Conclusion:
Findings will provide evidence to design targeted interventions, improving health and academic outcomes in future healthcare providers.
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