Global SurgeryNCT04689334
General Surgery Residency Training in Low Income Countries
An observational study of Global Surgery, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The general surgery residency program was initiated in 2013 between Istanbul Medeniyet University and Benadir University. A formal training program was established that covered 3-year theoretical and practical training that would form the structure of academic, clinical and technical criteria by evaluating all the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Global Surgery
- What is being tested?
- Outcome
- How many people
- 14 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2018to 31 Jan 2019
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Month
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: 14 general surgeon who completed the program
Who may be able to join
- surgeons who completed program
- surgerons who currently working as an attending physician in Somalia
Who cannot join
- surgeons who has not completed program
- surgeons who did not completed the questionare
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34722
About this study
Official title: Surgical Residency Training Program in Somalia: Outcomes of 7 Years
The general surgery residency program was initiated in 2013 between Istanbul Medeniyet University and Benadir University. A formal training program was established that covered 3-year theoretical and practical training that would form the structure of academic, clinical and technical criteria by evaluating all the requirements of the surgical residency training. A resident logbook was prepared to track exam results, practices, knowledge and skill status that the residents achieved in the training process. Candidates who graduated from medical school and were successful in the multiple-choice exam consisting of basic and clinical sciences were accepted to the program each year in different numbers according to the capacity. From the initiation, 16 surgeons -9 in 2016, 3 in 2017 and 4 in 2018- graduated from the program. This study was designed after the last resident group graduated and worked as an attending surgeon at least for a year.
Read the detailed description
The data were collected from graduates who were working as surgeons in Somalia to reveal the features and numbers of elective, emergency, trauma, and non-general surgical interventions performed in a month. A questionnaire consisting of pathology, type and numbers of interventions performed in one month by graduate surgeons (GS), including general surgery and other specialties, was prepared.
- Conditions
- Global Surgery
- Being tested
- Outcome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
OutcomeOther
The number of surgeries
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
number of surgical interventions in one month
quantitative
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Dec 2020
- Study start1 Dec 2018
- Primary completion1 Jan 2019
- Study completion31 Jan 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Global SurgeryStudies 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Month
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nuray COLAPKULU, Istanbul Medeniyet University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04689334
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SomaliaResidency
- Status last verified
- Dec 2020
- First submitted
- 24 Dec 2020
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Surgical Residency Training Program in Somalia: Outcomes of 7 Years
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04689334
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SomaliaResidency
- Conditions
- Global Surgery
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Dec 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 general surgery residency program was initiated in 2013 between Istanbul Medeniyet University and Benadir University. A formal training program was established that covered 3-year theoretical and practical training that would form the structure of academic, clinical and technical criteria by evaluating all the requirements of the surgical residency training. A resident logbook was prepared to track exam results, practices, knowledge and skill status that the residents achieved in the training process. Candidates who graduated from medical school and were successful in the multiple-choice exam consisting of basic and clinical sciences were accepted to the program each year in different numbers according to the capacity. From the initiation, 16 surgeons -9 in 2016, 3 in 2017 and 4 in 2018- graduated from the program. This study was designed after the last resident group graduated and worked as an attending surgeon at least for a year.
Detailed description
The data were collected from graduates who were working as surgeons in Somalia to reveal the features and numbers of elective, emergency, trauma, and non-general surgical interventions performed in a month. A questionnaire consisting of pathology, type and numbers of interventions performed in one month by graduate surgeons (GS), including general surgery and other specialties, was prepared.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Month
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 14 general surgeon who completed the program
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- surgeons who completed program
- surgerons who currently working as an attending physician in Somalia
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- surgeons who has not completed program
- surgeons who did not completed the questionare
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OutcomeThe number of surgeries | Other | – |
Primary outcome
number of surgical interventions in one month
Time frame: 1 month
quantitative
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 31 Dec 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Global Surgery, run by Istanbul Medeniyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
number of surgical interventions in one month (time frame: 1 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 31 Dec 2020; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 2 Nov 2026.