COVID-19NCT04319315
Social Media Effect on Knowledge Dissemination During COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
An observational study of COVID-19, run by Assiut University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The recent COVID-19 outbreak is very challenging as data are distributed instantly on the data are very rapidly distributed through professional and non professional sources which may impact the management of the disease Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- COVID-19
- What is being tested?
- survey
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 11 Mar 2020to 16 Apr 2020
- 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 25 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: the study survey will be distributed through email to medical physicians in our territory
Who may be able to join
- Medical Physicians in Middle East area
Who cannot join
- none
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Assiut University Hospitals
Asyut, 71515
Aliae Hussein, MD, 01222302352, aliaehussein@aun.edu.eg
About this study
Official title: Impact of Social Media on Knowledge Dissemination Between Physicians During COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
The recent COVID-19 outbreak is very challenging as data are distributed instantly on the data are very rapidly distributed through professional and non professional sources which may impact the management of the disease
Read the detailed description
The investigators are conducting a survey between the physicians to study the effect and practice of received knowledge disseminated through social media .
the survey will be distributed through internet and data will be collected and analyzed
- Conditions
- COVID-19
- Being tested
- survey
- Keywords
- Corona Virus, Social Media, Physician, Knowledge
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
surveyOther
online survey
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of physicians affected by social media measured by online survey designed to measure the influence of social media on medical practice
the survey will be send and received online and data will be analysed
Measured: one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Mar 2020
- Study start11 Mar 2020
- Primary completion1 Apr 2020
- Study completion16 Apr 2020 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for COVID-19Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aliae AR Mohamed Hussein, Assiut University
- Investigators
- Aliae Mohamed-Hussein, Principal investigator, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04319315
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AssiutU-3-2020
- Status last verified
- Apr 2020
- First submitted
- 16 Mar 2020
- Last updated
- 7 Apr 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Apr 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Social Media on Knowledge Dissemination Between Physicians During COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04319315
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AssiutU-3-2020
- Conditions
- COVID-19
- Keywords
- Corona Virus, Social Media, Physician, Knowledge
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Mar 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Apr 2020 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Mar 2020 (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.
The recent COVID-19 outbreak is very challenging as data are distributed instantly on the data are very rapidly distributed through professional and non professional sources which may impact the management of the disease
Detailed description
The investigators are conducting a survey between the physicians to study the effect and practice of received knowledge disseminated through social media .
the survey will be distributed through internet and data will be collected and analyzed
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- the study survey will be distributed through email to medical physicians in our territory
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Medical Physicians in Middle East area
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- none
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 |
|---|---|---|
| surveyonline survey | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Number of physicians affected by social media measured by online survey designed to measure the influence of social media on medical practice
Time frame: one month
the survey will be send and received online and data will be analysed
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Apr 2020.
- 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.
Aliae Mohamed-Hussein principal investigator
Assiut University
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 COVID-19, run by Assiut 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Apr 2020. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Aliae Mohamed-Hussein (01222302352, aliaehussein@aun.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of physicians affected by social media measured by online survey designed to measure the influence of social media on medical practice (time frame: one month). 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 7 Apr 2020.