Understanding the health of osteopathic medical students during their training
Official title: The Wellness of Students Enrolled in Osteopathic Medical Schools Through Medical School and Residency Training
Run by Sam Houston State University · NCT06552338 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the overall health of osteopathic medical students changes during their training to better understand their mental, physical, and metabolic well-being over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 650 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sam Houston State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Conroe, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 7, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2034 |
| Study ends | December 2044 |
| Registry record updated | May 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06552338 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are first-year medical students enrolled at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not enrolled in the osteopathic medical program at the participating institution will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Well-COM project investigates the holistic health of medical students throughout their training, focusing on mental, physical, and metabolic well-being. By collecting data from first-year medical students and following them for a minimum of 10 years, the study aims to identify changes in health and wellness over time. This long-term observational approach seeks to fill the gap in knowledge regarding the impact of medical education on student health, ultimately guiding future interventions and support systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health and wellness support for medical students, enhancing their overall resilience during training.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on medical student well-being, this long-term observational approach focusing on holistic health is relatively novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Medical student enrolled in SHSU college of osteopathic medicine. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conroe, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patrick Davis — Sam Houston State University
- Study coordinator: Director of Research
- Email: pxd025@shsu.edu
- Phone: 936-202-5301
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.