NCT05151406

Brief Summary

This study aimed to assess myths and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, among students of medical colleges and to evaluate the value of an educational program in correcting those misconceptions. 218 undergraduate medical and nursing students included in this study. An intervention Quasi Experimental study design (pre/post-test) was used for this work.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
218

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 6, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 12, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 9, 2021

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 10, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 17, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

January 6, 2022

Status Verified

December 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

October 12, 2021

Last Update Submit

December 17, 2021

Conditions

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Assess myths and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using structured questionnaire about misconceptions and willingness regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

    5th year undergraduate medical students and 4th year undergraduate nursing students will be asked about their misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation including bone marrow transplantation, bone marrow donation, and stem cell banking.

    one session for medical students and one session for nursing students, each session will take up to 1 hour

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • evaluate the value of an educational program by using structured questionnaire (Part II and Part III) willingness regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

    one session for medical students and one session for nursing students, each session will take up to 1 hour

Other Outcomes (1)

  • detect further needs for advancement of health education by using structured questionnaire (Part II and Part III) willingness regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and misconceptions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

    one session for medical students and one session for nursing students, each session will take up to 1 hour

Study Arms (2)

medical students

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

5th year undergraduate medical students

Other: educational program

nursing students

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

4th year undergraduate nursing students

Other: educational program

Interventions

educational programOTHER

The needed knowledge about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a trial to correct their myths and misconceptions about this type of treatment. The educational pamphlet included three theoretical parts: bone marrow transplantation, bone marrow donation, and stem cells banking

medical studentsnursing students

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Willingness to participate in the study
  • Good ECOG performance status
  • Intact physical and mental health

You may not qualify if:

  • HSCT team
  • Drug users

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of medicine

Asyut, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Khaled SAA, Elzembely MM, Soliman AMA, Shwakat N, Rafaat N, Malek MA, Abdelmageed ES. Effective and Elaborative Induction Program for Mitigating Myths and Misconceptions Linked to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in a Resource Limited Setting. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus. 2023 Oct;39(4):598-609. doi: 10.1007/s12288-023-01634-5. Epub 2023 Mar 16.

    PMID: 37786824DERIVED

Study Officials

  • safaa a Abd-elsatar, Assist prof

    faculty of medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
coding of data
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: An intervention Quasi Experimental study design (pre/post-test)
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
assistant professor of medical surgical nursing

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 12, 2021

First Posted

December 9, 2021

Study Start

October 6, 2021

Primary Completion

December 10, 2021

Study Completion

December 17, 2021

Last Updated

January 6, 2022

Record last verified: 2021-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

protocol

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL
Time Frame
12/8/2021
Access Criteria
protocol

Locations

EG(1)