Participation Rate, PatientNCT07838285
Patients' Refusal to Participate in Surgical Research: Prevalence, Attributed Factors, and How to Overcome
An observational study of Participation Rate, Patient and Clinical Trials, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community. Furthermore, it aims to highlight potential factors contributing to refusal of participation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Participation Rate, Patient, Clinical Trials
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- How many people
- 372 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 9 Sep 2026to 9 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients admitted to Mansoura University Department 8 at the main hospital, Mansoura University Gastrointestinal Surgery Centre, and Oncology Centre, Mansoura University
Who may be able to join
- All consecutive patients admitted to the General Surgery Department and the Surgical Oncology Department
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older
- Both genders
Who cannot join
- Patients less than 18 years old
- Patients with behavioural problems
- Patients with psychiatric disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Mansoura University Hospital
Al Mansurah, Dakahliya, 35516
Mostafa Shalaby, 00201001645917, mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg
About this study
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community. Furthermore, it aims to highlight potential factors contributing to refusal of participation. Finally, it aims to know how to engage patients and their representatives in future surgical clinical trials.
- Conditions
- Participation Rate, Patient, Clinical Trials
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Keywords
- Survey, Refusal, Surgery, Research, Trials, Prevalence
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Participation, Treatment Refusal
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireOther
Questionnaire with questions about accepting participation in clinical research
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Accept to participate in clinical trails | those patients who would participate in clinical trials Receives: Other: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community
Measured: within 48 hours of admission
Secondary outcomes (1)
potential factors contributing to refusal of participation
Measured: within 48 hours from admission
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Sep 2026
- Study start9 Sep 2026
- Primary completion8 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion9 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Participation Rate, PatientStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Mansoura UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- 372 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mostafa shalaby, MD, MSc, PhD, Mansoura University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07838285
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R.26.08.3848
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Patients' Refusal to Participate in Surgical Research: Prevalence, Attributed Factors, and How to Overcome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07838285
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R.26.08.3848
- Conditions
- Participation Rate, Patient, Clinical Trials
- Keywords
- Survey, Refusal, Surgery, Research, Trials, Prevalence
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 372 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 9 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Sep 2026 (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.
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community. Furthermore, it aims to highlight potential factors contributing to refusal of participation. Finally, it aims to know how to engage patients and their representatives in future surgical clinical trials.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Accept to participate in clinical trails | – | Other: Questionnairethose patients who would participate in clinical trials |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients admitted to Mansoura University Department 8 at the main hospital, Mansoura University Gastrointestinal Surgery Centre, and Oncology Centre, Mansoura University
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All consecutive patients admitted to the General Surgery Department and the Surgical Oncology Department
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older
- Both genders
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients less than 18 years old
- Patients with behavioural problems
- Patients with psychiatric disorders
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireQuestionnaire with questions about accepting participation in clinical research | Other | Accept to participate in clinical trails |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community
Time frame: within 48 hours of admission
1 secondary outcome
potential factors contributing to refusal of participation
Time frame: within 48 hours from admission
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Participation Rate, Patient and Clinical Trials, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 3 inclusion and 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mostafa Shalaby, MBBCh, MSc, MD, PhD, FACS (00201001645917, mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of refusal of participation in surgical clinical trials in our community (time frame: within 48 hours of admission). 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 30 Sep 2026.