Woman AbuseFCNCT03381612
Prevalence of Female Circumcision Among Young Women in Beni-Suef, Egypt
An observational study of Woman Abuse, run by Beni-Suef University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Female circumcision (FC) is a deeply-rooted practice in Egypt with deblitating physical and psychological consequences, however the previous two decades witnessed sincere efforts to counterfight this practice. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Woman Abuse
- How many people
- 3,353 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 3 Apr 2017to 15 Jul 2017
- 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 12 to 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Study population: The urban Metropolitan of Beni-Suef City was classified according to the socioeconomic level of its quarters to low, middle, and high levels. Out of each level, one quarter was selected randomly, by a card withdrawal, where households residing these quarters were chosen using a random start. For the rural villages surrounding the urban Metropolitan, three villages were selected randomly; one on the road to the North, one on the road to the West, and the last one on the road to the South. Each village was clustered roughly into two sites; one to the East of the water channel and one to the West of the same water channel. In both urban and rural areas, a trained team of data collectors visited the selected households. Householders were informed briefly of the study and the residing women aged between 12 and 25 years were invited to participate and then interviewed.
Who may be able to join
- Young women aged 12 to 25 years living in Beni-Suef city of Egypt. the urban Metropolitan of Beni-Suef City was classified according to the socioeconomic level of its quarters to low, middle, and high levels. Out of each level, one quarter was selected randomly, by a card withdrawal, where households residing these quarters were chosen using a random start. For the rural villages surrounding the urban Metropolitan, three villages were selected randomly; one on the road to the North, one on the road to the West, and the last one on the road tothe South. Each village was clustered roughly into two sites; one to the East of the water channel and one to the West of the same water channel
Who cannot join
- Women from other places in Egypt.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Female Circumcision Among Young Women in Beni-Suef, Egypt. A Cross-sectional Study
Female circumcision (FC) is a deeply-rooted practice in Egypt with deblitating physical and psychological consequences, however the previous two decades witnessed sincere efforts to counterfight this practice. The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of circumcision among young women (12-25 years) in Beni-Suef , Egypt.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 3353young women residing urban and rural quraters in Beni-Suef City. Data was collected usinga questionnaire that included information about the socio-demographic charcteristics of the women, their gynecological data, exposure to FC, and complaints associated with menses during the previous year.
- Conditions
- Woman Abuse
- Keywords
- Female circumcision, Young Women, Dysmenorrhea,Dysuria
- Medical subject headings
- Dysmenorrhea, Dysuria
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Gynecological manifestations measured by a questionnaire.
A questionnaire included questions about the manifestations associated with menses and average duration of dysmenorrhea during the previous year.
Measured: one year
Secondary outcomes (1)
social status measured by a questionnaire
A questionnaire included questions about age at menarche, social, educational and work status.
Measured: one year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Dec 2017
- Study start3 Apr 2017
- Primary completion15 Jul 2017
- Study completion15 Jul 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Woman AbuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beni-Suef 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
- 3,353 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nesreen Abdel Fattah Abdullah Shehata, Beni-Suef University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03381612
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Beni-Suef 14
- Acronym
- FC
- Status last verified
- Dec 2017
- First submitted
- 8 Dec 2017
- Last updated
- 22 Dec 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Burstyn L. Female circumcision comes to America. The Atlantic Monthly. 1995; pp 28-35.
Moustafa T. Conflict and cooperation between the state and religious institutions in contemporary Egypt. International Journal of Middle East Studies 2000; 32:3-22.
Sayed GH, Abd el-Aty MA, Fadel KA. The practice of female genital mutilation in upper Egypt. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1996 Dec;55(3):285-91. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(96)02753-1.
PubMed 9003955
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Dec 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Female Circumcision Among Young Women in Beni-Suef, Egypt. A Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03381612
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FC / Beni-Suef 14
- Conditions
- Woman Abuse
- Keywords
- Female circumcision, Young Women, Dysmenorrhea,Dysuria
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 3,353 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Dec 2017 (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.
Female circumcision (FC) is a deeply-rooted practice in Egypt with deblitating physical and psychological consequences, however the previous two decades witnessed sincere efforts to counterfight this practice. The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of circumcision among young women (12-25 years) in Beni-Suef , Egypt.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 3353young women residing urban and rural quraters in Beni-Suef City. Data was collected usinga questionnaire that included information about the socio-demographic charcteristics of the women, their gynecological data, exposure to FC, and complaints associated with menses during the previous year.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The urban Metropolitan of Beni-Suef City was classified according to the socioeconomic level of its quarters to low, middle, and high levels. Out of each level, one quarter was selected randomly, by a card withdrawal, where households residing these quarters were chosen using a random start. For the rural villages surrounding the urban Metropolitan, three villages were selected randomly; one on the road to the North, one on the road to the West, and the last one on the road to the South. Each village was clustered roughly into two sites; one to the East of the water channel and one to the West of the same water channel. In both urban and rural areas, a trained team of data collectors visited the selected households. Householders were informed briefly of the study and the residing women aged between 12 and 25 years were invited to participate and then interviewed.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Young women aged 12 to 25 years living in Beni-Suef city of Egypt. the urban Metropolitan of Beni-Suef City was classified according to the socioeconomic level of its quarters to low, middle, and high levels. Out of each level, one quarter was selected randomly, by a card withdrawal, where households residing these quarters were chosen using a random start. For the rural villages surrounding the urban Metropolitan, three villages were selected randomly; one on the road to the North, one on the road to the West, and the last one on the road tothe South. Each village was clustered roughly into two sites; one to the East of the water channel and one to the West of the same water channel
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Women from other places in Egypt.
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
Gynecological manifestations measured by a questionnaire.
Time frame: one year
A questionnaire included questions about the manifestations associated with menses and average duration of dysmenorrhea during the previous year.
1 secondary outcome
social status measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: one year
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 22 Dec 2017.
- BackgroundBurstyn L. Female circumcision comes to America. The Atlantic Monthly. 1995; pp 28-35.
- BackgroundMoustafa T. Conflict and cooperation between the state and religious institutions in contemporary Egypt. International Journal of Middle East Studies 2000; 32:3-22.
- Background: PubMed 9003955Sayed GH, Abd el-Aty MA, Fadel KA. The practice of female genital mutilation in upper Egypt. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1996 Dec;55(3):285-91. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(96)02753-1.
- 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.
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 Woman Abuse, run by Beni-Suef 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 22 Dec 2017. 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?
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?
Gynecological manifestations measured by a questionnaire. (time frame: one year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03381612, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 22 Dec 2017.