Public HealthNHISNCT02843360
National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan
An observational study of Public Health, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
Trial summary
The major elements of the survey were sampling, questionnaire design, field survey and database construction. This survey incorporated the multistage stratified sampling scheme. Questionnaires include health status, utilization of health care, health behaviors, quality of life, and social economic status. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Public Health
- How many people
- 23,296 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- May 2013to Feb 2014
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All the community dwelling people were eligible for the survey.
Who may be able to join
- All the selected samples were to be interviewed.
Who cannot join
- severely ill or too frail to answer;
- having cognitive problems;
- having hearing or speaking problems; or
- dementia.
About this study
The major elements of the survey were sampling, questionnaire design, field survey and database construction. This survey incorporated the multistage stratified sampling scheme. Questionnaires include health status, utilization of health care, health behaviors, quality of life, and social economic status.
Read the detailed description
This survey took a representative sample from each county and municipality in Taiwan using a stratified multi-stage systematic sampling procedure. Within each county/municipality (stratum), samples were selected with probability proportional to population size. Questionnaire design was based on the needs of the Department of Health and Welfare and the public health professionals. Due to different age has different health problems, the questionnaires were divided into 3 parts: under 12, 23-64, and 65+ years. The response rate was 75% in 2013.
- Conditions
- Public Health
- Keywords
- public health
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Health Status of the General Population
Survey on the general health of the nation in a specific time
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jul 2016 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2013
- Primary completionFeb 2014
- Study completionFeb 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Public HealthStudies 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
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 23,296 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02843360
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NHISTaiwan
- Acronym
- NHIS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2016
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2016
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jul 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02843360
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NHIS / NHISTaiwan
- Conditions
- Public Health
- Keywords
- public health
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 23,296 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, TaiwanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2013
- Primary completion
- Feb 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jul 2016 (estimated)
- 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.
The major elements of the survey were sampling, questionnaire design, field survey and database construction. This survey incorporated the multistage stratified sampling scheme. Questionnaires include health status, utilization of health care, health behaviors, quality of life, and social economic status.
Detailed description
This survey took a representative sample from each county and municipality in Taiwan using a stratified multi-stage systematic sampling procedure. Within each county/municipality (stratum), samples were selected with probability proportional to population size. Questionnaire design was based on the needs of the Department of Health and Welfare and the public health professionals. Due to different age has different health problems, the questionnaires were divided into 3 parts: under 12, 23-64, and 65+ years. The response rate was 75% in 2013.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All the community dwelling people were eligible for the survey.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All the selected samples were to be interviewed.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- severely ill or too frail to answer;
- having cognitive problems;
- having hearing or speaking problems; or
- dementia.
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
Health Status of the General Population
Time frame: 1 year
Survey on the general health of the nation in a specific time
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 Jul 2016.
- 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. 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 Public Health, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
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 1 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 Jul 2016. 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?
Health Status of the General Population (time frame: 1 year). 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 Jul 2016.