Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare (NCT07143422) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare
272 participantsStarted 2015-09-11
Plain-language summary
Background: Needle-stick injuries (NSIs) expose healthcare providers to serious bloodborne infections such as HBV, HCV, and HIV. These injuries are prevalent in Africa and worsened by poor training, limited resources, and systemic issues. In Sudan, the ongoing war has intensified healthcare challenges, increasing NSI risks.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among doctors and nurses in Eastern Sudan using an interview-based questionnaire. Stratified random sampling ensured proportional representation. Data were analyzed using SPSS (p \< 0.05). Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Doctors who are currently employed and actively working in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics in Kassala and Al Qadarif states, Eastern Sudan.
Nurses who are currently employed and actively working in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics in Kassala and Al Qadarif states, Eastern Sudan.
Healthcare providers who are at risk of needle-stick injuries as part of their routine clinical duties, including procedures involving needles and sharps.
Participants who provide informed consent to take part in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Non-clinical staff who do not engage in direct patient care or handling of needles and sharps, such as administrative personnel.
Hygienists and other support staff whose job roles do not involve exposure to needle-stick injuries.
Medical students and trainees who are not fully employed healthcare providers within the facilities at the time of the study.
Individuals who do not consent or refuse to participate in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Prevalence of Needle-Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07143422
SponsorNational Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease