Environmental-Pollution-Related ConditionNCT05686031
An Evaluation of Operating Room Staff's Awareness of Environmental Sustainability and Medical Waste Management
An observational study of Environmental-Pollution-Related Condition, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The main goals of this single-centre cross-sectional study were to measure views on the environmental effects of the operating room and identify the main barriers to recycling in the operating room environment as perceived by the staff. Participants responded a questionnaire to measure their opinions and the views. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Environmental-Pollution-Related Condition
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 14 Oct 2019to 28 Nov 2019
- 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: Anaesthesiologists, surgeons, residents, nurses, cleaning staff and medical students from any gender and age group working in Ankara University.
Who may be able to join
- all personel working in operating room
Who cannot join
- missing data
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The main goals of this single-centre cross-sectional study were to measure views on the environmental effects of the operating room and identify the main barriers to recycling in the operating room environment as perceived by the staff. Participants responded a questionnaire to measure their opinions and the views.
- Being tested
- No interventions were done between groups
- Keywords
- Environment, Inhalational Anaesthetics, Recycling, Global Warming, Carbon Footprint, Operating Room
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventions were done between groupsOther
No interventions were done between groups
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | Anaesthesiologists Receives: Other: No interventions were done between groups | |
| Anaesthesia Nurses | Not described Receives: Other: No interventions were done between groups |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Most reported barriers to recycling
Measured: 3 Weeks
Views on the environmental effects of the OR
Measured: 3 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jan 2023
- Study start14 Oct 2019
- Primary completion4 Nov 2019
- Study completion28 Nov 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Environmental-Pollution-Related ConditionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara 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
- 140 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, CIGDEM YILDIRIM GUCLU, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05686031
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- I4-165-19
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 6 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: There is no intention and approval to share IPD
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Evaluation of Operating Room Staff's Awareness of Environmental Sustainability and Medical Waste Management
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05686031
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- I4-165-19
- Keywords
- Environment, Inhalational Anaesthetics, Recycling, Global Warming, Carbon Footprint, Operating Room
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Oct 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Nov 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jan 2023 (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 main goals of this single-centre cross-sectional study were to measure views on the environmental effects of the operating room and identify the main barriers to recycling in the operating room environment as perceived by the staff. Participants responded a questionnaire to measure their opinions and the views.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | – | Other: No interventions were done between groupsAnaesthesiologists |
| Anaesthesia Nurses | – | Other: No interventions were done between groups |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Anaesthesiologists, surgeons, residents, nurses, cleaning staff and medical students from any gender and age group working in Ankara University.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- all personel working in operating room
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- missing data
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 interventions were done between groupsNo interventions were done between groups | Other | Anaesthesia Nurses, Doctors |
Primary outcome
Most reported barriers to recycling
Time frame: 3 Weeks
Views on the environmental effects of the OR
Time frame: 3 Weeks
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 27 Jul 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. There is no intention and approval to share IPD
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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 Environmental-Pollution-Related Condition, run by Ankara 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 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 27 Jul 2023. 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?
Most reported barriers to recycling (time frame: 3 Weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 27 Jul 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.