Test anxiety and bowel health in university students

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This cross-sectional observational study examines the relationship between exam-related anxiety, bowel health, and constipation among undergraduate physiotherapy students at Lokman Hekim University during final exams. Participants complete self-report questionnaires in a single in-person session, including Rome IV criteria for constipation, Bristol Stool Scale, Constipation Severity Instrument, and Test Anxiety Inventory. No interventions are given; the study only observes associations between psychological stress and bowel-related symptoms. Sociodemographic data and bowel symptoms are collected to explore potential links and inform future prevention efforts for young adults under academic stress.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Ankara
  Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Demet Öztürk, Phd
• Email: demett.ozturkk@gmail.com
• Phone: +905068394288

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.