Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice in Sudan: National Survey of Doctors

NCT07138105 | Enrolling By Invitation DMC

• 1 other identifier: MOH-NAT-SURG-AI-2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 800
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a national survey of doctors in Sudan who are involved in providing surgical care. The aim is to understand their awareness, experiences, and opinions about using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. The survey includes all cadres-house officers, medical officers, registrars, residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures-working in public, private, NGO, and military hospitals across Sudan. Participants are asked about their familiarity with AI, barriers to its use (such as poor infrastructure, lack of training, or cost), interest in training, and possible uses in Sudan's health system, especially in conflict-affected areas. The study does not test any AI tools but collects information to help design future AI solutions that work offline, in low-bandwidth conditions, and meet the needs of surgeons and surgical teams in Sudan.

Conditions

Surgical Procedures, Operative; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Wounds and Injuries; War Injury; Health Services Accessibility; Hospitals; Developing Countries

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Surgery; Sudan; National Survey; Surgical Practice; Health System Resilience; Conflict Zones; Low-Resource Settings; Triage; Telemedicine; Surgical Education; Offline AI Tools

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice Among Doctors in Sudan

  Percentage of Sudanese doctors providing surgical care who report being aware of artificial intelligence applications in surgical practice. Awareness will be measured using a validated questionnaire adapted from established AI readiness and awareness tools, covering familiarity with AI concepts, knowledge of clinical applications, and perceived relevance to surgical care in Sudan

  At survey completion (Feb 2025 - Dec 2025)

Interventions

National AI in Surgical Practice Survey - Sudan OTHER

An online, cross-sectional national survey targeting Sudanese doctors who provide surgical care in any capacity. The survey collects data on awareness, prior experience, perceived benefits, barriers, and training needs for adopting artificial intelligence in surgical practice. Participants include house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners performing surgical procedures in public, private, NGO, or military hospitals. The study does not involve the implementation or testing of AI tools but aims to inform the design of future AI solutions tailored for low-resource and conflict-affected health systems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All Sudanese doctors actively providing surgical care across Sudan, including house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures. Participants may work in public, private, NGO, or military facilities, in both rural and urban settings. The population represents a wide range of surgical experience levels and facility types, providing a comprehensive national perspective on artificial intelligence readiness in surgical practice.

You may qualify if:

• Sudanese doctors currently practicing in Sudan. Provides surgical care in any capacity (house officer/intern, medical officer, registrar/resident, specialist/consultant, general practitioner performing surgical procedures).
• Works in any sector: public, private, NGO, or military hospital/clinic.

You may not qualify if:

• Not currently practicing in Sudan.
• Non-clinicians, students without surgical patient care roles.
• Duplicate or incomplete survey responses.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sudan Medical Specialization Board: lead

Study Sites (1)

Khartoum Teaching Hospital

Khartoum, Khartoum State, 14552, Sudan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 15, 2025
• First Posted: August 22, 2025
• Study Start: February 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 20, 2025
• Study Completion: December 20, 2025
• Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SU (1)