SurgeryNCT05599529
A Retrospective Cohort Study of Differential Attainment, COVID-19 and Chaos
An observational study of Surgery and COVID-19, run by Health Education and Improvement Wales at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
A retrospective cohort study of Differential Attainment, COVID and Chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Differential attainment
- How many people
- 303 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2022to 25 Oct 2022
- 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: Core Surgical Trainees in HEIW 2014-2022
Who may be able to join
- CST
Who cannot join
- Not completed training
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
HEIW School of Surgery
Nantgarw, Caerdydd, CF157QQ
About this study
Official title: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Differential Attainment, COVID-19 and Chaos: Taking the Difference Out of a Terrible Trinity
A retrospective cohort study of Differential Attainment, COVID and Chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity
Read the detailed description
Background: This study aimed to evaluate Core Surgical Training (CST) Differential Attainment (DA) related to COVID-19 and gender in three ethnic cohorts: White UK (WUKG), Black \& Minority Ethnic UK (BMEUKG), and International Medical Graduates (IMG). The hypothesis was that COVID-19 adversely influenced CST outcome.
Methods: Anonymised 234 CST and 37 IST records (152 WUKG, 81 BMEUKG, 38 IMG) in a UK Statutory Education Body (SEB) were examined. Primary effect measures were: Annual Review of Competency Progression Outcome (ARCPO), MRCS pass, and National Training Number (NTN) appointment.
- Being tested
- Differential attainment
- Keywords
- Core Surgical Training, Differential Attainment, COVID-19
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Differential attainmentOther
Differential attainment related to covid, ethnicity and international graduate status
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-COVID | Not described Receives: Other: Differential attainment | |
| Peri-COVID | Not described Receives: Other: Differential attainment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Successful outcome in Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons examination
Measured: 2014-2022
Succesful Annual Review of Competence Progression Outcome
Measured: 2014-2022
National Training Number Appointment
Measured: 2014-2022
Secondary outcomes (2)
Operative Logbook Volume
Measured: 2014-2022
Attrition rate
Measured: 2014-2022
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Oct 2022
- Study start1 Sep 2022
- Primary completion24 Oct 2022
- Study completion25 Oct 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for 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
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 303 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Osian James, Principal investigator, HEIW
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05599529
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CST_COVID_Outcomes
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 25 Oct 2022
- Last updated
- 31 Oct 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
James OP, Mellor K, Luton O, Robinson DBT, Walsh L, Hemington-Gorse S, Egan RJ, Lewis WG. A retrospective cohort study of differential attainment, COVID and chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity. Int J Surg. 2023 Aug 1;109(8):2359-2364. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000000488.
PubMed 37222671
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Retrospective Cohort Study of Differential Attainment, COVID-19 and Chaos: Taking the Difference Out of a Terrible Trinity
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05599529
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CST_COVID_Outcomes
- Keywords
- Core Surgical Training, Differential Attainment, COVID-19
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 303 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Health Education and Improvement WalesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Oct 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Oct 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Oct 2022 (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.
A retrospective cohort study of Differential Attainment, COVID and Chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity
Detailed description
Background: This study aimed to evaluate Core Surgical Training (CST) Differential Attainment (DA) related to COVID-19 and gender in three ethnic cohorts: White UK (WUKG), Black \& Minority Ethnic UK (BMEUKG), and International Medical Graduates (IMG). The hypothesis was that COVID-19 adversely influenced CST outcome.
Methods: Anonymised 234 CST and 37 IST records (152 WUKG, 81 BMEUKG, 38 IMG) in a UK Statutory Education Body (SEB) were examined. Primary effect measures were: Annual Review of Competency Progression Outcome (ARCPO), MRCS pass, and National Training Number (NTN) appointment.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-COVID | – | Other: Differential attainment |
| Peri-COVID | – | Other: Differential attainment |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Core Surgical Trainees in HEIW 2014-2022
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- CST
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not completed training
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Differential attainmentDifferential attainment related to covid, ethnicity and international graduate status | Other | Peri-COVID, Pre-COVID |
Primary outcome
Successful outcome in Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons examination
Time frame: 2014-2022
Succesful Annual Review of Competence Progression Outcome
Time frame: 2014-2022
National Training Number Appointment
Time frame: 2014-2022
2 secondary outcomes
Operative Logbook Volume
Time frame: 2014-2022
Attrition rate
Time frame: 2014-2022
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 Oct 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37222671James OP, Mellor K, Luton O, Robinson DBT, Walsh L, Hemington-Gorse S, Egan RJ, Lewis WG. A retrospective cohort study of differential attainment, COVID and chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity. Int J Surg. 2023 Aug 1;109(8):2359-2364. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000000488.
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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.
Osian James principal investigator
HEIW
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 Surgery and COVID-19, run by Health Education and Improvement Wales at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 31 Oct 2022. 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Successful outcome in Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons examination (time frame: 2014-2022). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05599529, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 Oct 2022.