Needlestick InjuriesNCT07143422
Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare
An observational study of Needlestick Injuries, run by National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Needlestick Injuries
- How many people
- 272 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 11 Sep 2015to 11 Sep 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of doctors and nurses actively employed in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, within Kassala and Al Qadarif states in Eastern Sudan. These healthcare providers are at risk of needle-stick injuries due to their direct involvement in clinical procedures using needles and sharps. Non-clinical staff, hygienists, medical students, and other personnel not directly involved in patient care or exposure to sharps were excluded. A census with stratified random sampling was used to ensure proportional representation across professions and healthcare settings.
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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.
About this study
Official title: Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: A Study of Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan's Healthcare Sector - A Cross-Sectional Study
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.
- Conditions
- Needlestick Injuries
- Keywords
- Needlestick injuries, Health care workers, Safety
- Medical subject headings
- Needlestick Injuries
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Needle-Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers
Percentage of healthcare workers reporting ≥1 needle-stick injury.
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Proportion of healthcare workers reporting needle-stick injury reporting behavior
Percentage of participants who reported their needle-stick injuries to hospital authorities or occupational health services, assessed by questionnaire.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Aug 2025
- Study start11 Sep 2015
- Primary completion15 Nov 2016
- Study completion11 Sep 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Needlestick InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 272 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Rafei, National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07143422
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ncgld
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: A Study of Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan's Healthcare Sector - A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07143422
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ncgld
- Conditions
- Needlestick Injuries
- Keywords
- Needlestick injuries, Health care workers, Safety
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 272 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver DiseaseUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Sep 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Sep 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of doctors and nurses actively employed in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, within Kassala and Al Qadarif states in Eastern Sudan. These healthcare providers are at risk of needle-stick injuries due to their direct involvement in clinical procedures using needles and sharps. Non-clinical staff, hygienists, medical students, and other personnel not directly involved in patient care or exposure to sharps were excluded. A census with stratified random sampling was used to ensure proportional representation across professions and healthcare settings.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Needle-Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers
Time frame: 6 months
Percentage of healthcare workers reporting ≥1 needle-stick injury.
1 secondary outcome
Proportion of healthcare workers reporting needle-stick injury reporting behavior
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Needlestick Injuries, run by National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of Needle-Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2025.