Acceptance, SocialTattOBSNCT05782530
Prevalence of Tattoos and Piercings in Healthcare Using the Example of Obstetrics Workers
An observational study of Acceptance, Social, run by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
Trial summary
Tattoos and piercings as body decorations have developed into an art form over the last few decades and its social recognition is growing. However, critics also speak of an excessive lifestyle when tattooing or piercing. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acceptance, Social
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2023to 31 Jul 2023
- 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: medical stuff (nurses, medical doctors, midwives) working in obstetrics
Who may be able to join
- medical stuff in obstetrics
- minimum 18 years old
Who cannot join
- language barrier
- uncompleted questionnaire
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Tattoos and Piercings in Healthcare Using the Example of Obstetrics Workers (TattOBS)
Tattoos and piercings as body decorations have developed into an art form over the last few decades and its social recognition is growing. However, critics also speak of an excessive lifestyle when tattooing or piercing.
The data from the questionnaires should examine how widespread tattoos and piercings are among medical staff and thus make a statement on acceptance.
- Conditions
- Acceptance, Social
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| medical stuff in obstetrics | medical doctors, nurses, midwives |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of tattoos and piercings in healthcare using the example of obstetrics workers
Measurement of self-reported tattoos and piercings by a questionnaire
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Mar 2023
- Study start1 Apr 2023
- Primary completion30 May 2023
- Study completion31 Jul 2023
Why it stopped: No consent of the works council
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Acceptance, SocialStudies 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
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marcus Riemer, MD, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05782530
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UKGEB002
- Acronym
- TattOBS
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Mar 2023
- Last updated
- 14 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Tattoos and Piercings in Healthcare Using the Example of Obstetrics Workers (TattOBS)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05782530
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TattOBS / UKGEB002
- Conditions
- Acceptance, Social
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: No consent of the works council
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-WittenbergUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Mar 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.
Tattoos and piercings as body decorations have developed into an art form over the last few decades and its social recognition is growing. However, critics also speak of an excessive lifestyle when tattooing or piercing.
The data from the questionnaires should examine how widespread tattoos and piercings are among medical staff and thus make a statement on acceptance.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| medical stuff in obstetrics | – | –medical doctors, nurses, midwives |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- medical stuff (nurses, medical doctors, midwives) working in obstetrics
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- medical stuff in obstetrics
- minimum 18 years old
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- language barrier
- uncompleted questionnaire
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of tattoos and piercings in healthcare using the example of obstetrics workers
Time frame: 3 months
Measurement of self-reported tattoos and piercings by a questionnaire
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Mar 2025.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Acceptance, Social, run by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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?
Prevalence of tattoos and piercings in healthcare using the example of obstetrics workers (time frame: 3 months). 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 14 Mar 2025.