NCT07534202

Brief Summary

To assess intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' knowledge regarding initiation of mechanical ventilation and associated nursing procedures in hospitals of a southern in Iraq.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
152

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2024

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 20, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 25, 2025

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 15, 2025

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 9, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 16, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

April 16, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

April 9, 2026

Last Update Submit

April 9, 2026

Conditions

Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing Procedures

Keywords

Nurses; Knowledge; Respiration, Artificial; Critical Care Nursing; Intensive Care Units.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing Procedures in ICUs: A Cross-Sectional Study

    A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from November 20, 2024, to July 15, 2025, among 152 nurses in adult ICUs of four major governmental hospitals. A purposive sample was selected

    The overall study period extended from November 20, 2024, to July 15, 2025. Data collection was conducted after obtaining ethical approval, between March 25, 2025, and July 15, 2025.

Interventions

Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing ProceduresOTHER

Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire with 20 multiple-choice items covering indications for mechanical ventilation, nursing procedures (pre-, intra-, post-ventilation), prevention of ventilator-associated complications, weaning, and monitoring.

Also known as: A Cross-Sectional Study

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The study population consisted of all nurses working in the ICUs of the selected hospitals, including those assigned to morning, evening, and night shifts. A total of 152 nurses participated in the study.

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Misan

Amarah, Misan, 62001, Iraq

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: NONE RETAINED

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Respiratory Aspiration

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • AQEEL ARRAR, PH. D.

    University of Misan

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Target Duration
9 Months
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing Procedures in ICUs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2026

First Posted

April 16, 2026

Study Start

November 20, 2024

Primary Completion

March 25, 2025

Study Completion

July 15, 2025

Last Updated

April 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

IR(1)