Ethical DilemmasAnaesthEthicsNCT03421171
Ethical Dilemmas in Anaesthesiology in the Netherlands; a Qualitative Interview Study.
An observational study of Ethical Dilemmas and Ethical Issues, run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) at 1 site in Netherlands.
Trial summary
This study will describe which ethical dilemmas are experienced by anesthesiologist in the Dutch Healthcare system and what the current solving strategies are for these issues. Semi- structured interviews will be conducted with anaesthesiologists employed in different hospitals in the Netherlands.. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues, Moral Issues
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNetherlands
- Study dates
- 20 Jan 2018to 20 Jan 2019
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: anaesthetist employed in the Netherlands working in a academic of non-academic hospital.
Who may be able to join
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Employed as anaesthesiologist
- Employed in an academic or non-academic hospital in the Netherlands
Who cannot join
- Other medical specialists
- language barrier
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Netherlands1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Academic Medical Centre
Amsterdam, 1105 AZ
E A Kwofie, drs, 0031 611 373823, e.a.kwofie@amc.uva.nl
About this study
This study will describe which ethical dilemmas are experienced by anesthesiologist in the Dutch Healthcare system and what the current solving strategies are for these issues. Semi- structured interviews will be conducted with anaesthesiologists employed in different hospitals in the Netherlands..
Read the detailed description
Ethical considerations are part of a doctors daily practice. The development of anaesthesiologists as ' perioperative' doctors is increasingly giving anaesthesiologists a treatment function. As the third largest medical specialty, they are also involved in ethical dilemmas. Examples of common themes in the literature include:' informed consent' and professionalism. Nevertheless, good research into ethical dilemmas in the field of anaesthesiology is lacking.
- Conditions
- Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues, Moral Issues, Moral Dilemmas, Anaesthesiology, Anaesthesiologist
- Being tested
- no intervention
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
no interventionOther
Qualitative research through semi-structured interviews
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
interviews (qualitative interview study)
Categories of ethical dilemmas experienced during work as assessed by interviews
Measured: 10 years (depends on working experience of the respondent)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2018
- Study start20 Jan 2018
- Primary completion20 Dec 2018 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jan 2019 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Ethical DilemmasStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)The 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
- Other
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, E.A. Kwofie, Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
- Investigators
- M. W Hollmann, Principal investigator, AIDS Malignancy Consortium
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03421171
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AE1-AMC
- Acronym
- AnaesthEthics
- Status last verified
- Jan 2018
- First submitted
- 23 Jan 2018
- Last updated
- 5 Feb 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De identified individual participant data for all primary and secondary outcome measures will be made available
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Feb 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Ethical Dilemmas in Anaesthesiology in the Netherlands; a Qualitative Interview Study.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03421171
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AnaesthEthics / AE1-AMC
- Conditions
- Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues, Moral Issues, Moral Dilemmas, Anaesthesiology, Anaesthesiologist
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jan 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2018 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jan 2019 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2018 (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.
This study will describe which ethical dilemmas are experienced by anesthesiologist in the Dutch Healthcare system and what the current solving strategies are for these issues. Semi- structured interviews will be conducted with anaesthesiologists employed in different hospitals in the Netherlands..
Detailed description
Ethical considerations are part of a doctors daily practice. The development of anaesthesiologists as ' perioperative' doctors is increasingly giving anaesthesiologists a treatment function. As the third largest medical specialty, they are also involved in ethical dilemmas. Examples of common themes in the literature include:' informed consent' and professionalism. Nevertheless, good research into ethical dilemmas in the field of anaesthesiology is lacking.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- anaesthetist employed in the Netherlands working in a academic of non-academic hospital.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Employed as anaesthesiologist
- Employed in an academic or non-academic hospital in the Netherlands
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Other medical specialists
- language barrier
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| no interventionQualitative research through semi-structured interviews | Other | – |
Primary outcome
interviews (qualitative interview study)
Time frame: 10 years (depends on working experience of the respondent)
Categories of ethical dilemmas experienced during work as assessed by interviews
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Feb 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De identified individual participant data for all primary and secondary outcome measures will be made available
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.
M. W Hollmann principal investigator
AIDS Malignancy Consortium
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 Ethical Dilemmas and Ethical Issues, run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) at 1 site in Netherlands.
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 3 inclusion and 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2018. 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 Netherlands. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact E A Kwofie (0031 06 11373823, e.a.kwofie@amc.uva.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
interviews (qualitative interview study) (time frame: 10 years (depends on working experience of the respondent)). 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 5 Feb 2018.