How a hands-on exam affects stress in medical students
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a type of hands-on exam (the OSCE) affects stress levels in medical students. If you're a medical student willing to join, you can help researchers understand exam stress better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a medical student.
- You must be willing to participate and agree to the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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