Tissue and Organ ProcurementNCT06544759
Confirmatory Factor Analysis For A Questionnaire About Organ Donation
An observational study of Tissue and Organ Procurement, run by Rahmah Health Foundation at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Purpose of the Study The study aims to understand how different messages can influence people's decisions to become organ donors. Researchers want to find out which types of messages are most effective in encouraging organ donation registration. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- What is being tested?
- Aa educational Documentry
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 425 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2023to 30 Jun 2024
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Our study population consisted of undergraduate medical students from all years of the MBBS program in Pakistan. Participants were required to be proficient in English to ensure they could fully understand and respond to the study materials and questionnaires.
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate medical students in Pakistan who are proficient in English.
Who cannot join
- Participants who had previously taken part in organ donation awareness campaigns, undergone personal organ transplantation, or donated organs were excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of a Questionnaire Used to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical Students Toward Organ Donation and Their Relationship With the Intent to Donate
Purpose of the Study The study aims to understand how different messages can influence people's decisions to become organ donors. Researchers want to find out which types of messages are most effective in encouraging organ donation registration.
Who Can Take Part? Adults aged 18 and older who are eligible to register as organ donors can participate in this study.
Read more
How the Research Will Happen Participants will be shown different types of messages about organ donation. They will then be asked questions to see how the messages affect their willingness to register as organ donors. The study will compare the responses to determine which messages work best.
Benefits of the Study By identifying the most effective messages, this study aims to increase the number of registered organ donors. This can help save lives by making more organs available for transplantation.
Read the detailed description
Background:
Organ donation is a vital component of modern healthcare, offering life-saving opportunities for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its importance, the number of registered organ donors remains insufficient to meet the demand for transplants. Previous research suggests that public perception and knowledge significantly influence the decision to register as organ donors. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of different messaging strategies on organ donation knowledge, attitudes, and intentions among medical students.
Objective:
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation among medical students. The study also aims to perform a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on the questionnaire used to assess these factors.
Study Design:
This is a cross-sectional study with the following key elements:
Participants: Medical students aged 18 and older who are studying at [insert institution names or specify the institutions involved].
Intervention: Participants will receive different types of messages about organ donation. These messages will be crafted to appeal to various motivations and address common concerns about organ donation.
Data Collection: Participants will complete a questionnaire designed to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions towards organ donation.
Procedure:
Recruitment: Participants will be recruited through announcements in medical schools, student organizations, and online platforms specific to medical students.
Message Delivery: Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several messages about organ donation through email, online platforms, or in-person sessions, depending on logistical feasibility.
Questionnaire Administration: After receiving the message, participants will complete a questionnaire that assesses their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation. The questionnaire will be administered online or in-person.
Data Analysis: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) will be performed to validate the structure of the questionnaire. Statistical analyses will compare knowledge, attitudes, and intentions across different message groups.
Outcome Measures:
Primary Outcome: The primary outcome is the level of knowledge, attitudes, and intentions towards organ donation among medical students as measured by the questionnaire.
Secondary Outcomes: Secondary outcomes include the validation of the questionnaire structure through CFA and the identification of demographic factors that may influence the effectiveness of different messages.
Significance:
By assessing the effectiveness of various messaging strategies, this study aims to enhance educational approaches in medical schools regarding organ donation. Understanding medical students' perspectives on organ donation can help develop targeted educational interventions, potentially increasing the number of advocates for organ donation in the medical community.
- Conditions
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- Being tested
- Aa educational Documentry
- Keywords
- Organ Donation, Organ Graftings, Organ Procurement, Organ Procurement Systems, Organ Shortage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Aa educational DocumentryBehavioural
"The Gift of Life: Become an Organ Donor, Transform the Future!" is an informative and captivating documentary that delves into the world of organ transplantation and the powerful implications of organ donation. This documentary aims to dispel common misconceptions about organ donation and shares a heartwarming real-life story that highlights the life-saving potential of organ transplants. Through its comprehensive exploration of the subject and engaging storytelling, the documentary not only educates but also inspires profoundly. The documentary challenges preconceptions and aims to cultivate a culture of empathy, generosity, and life-saving commitment through its meticulous examination of the topic. The documentary serves as a powerful tool to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and its potential to make a positive change in the world.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Composite Score of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Towards Organ Donation
The primary outcome measure is the composite score derived from the validated questionnaire, which assesses participants' knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation. This score will be calculated by summing responses to key items within the questionnaire that reflect these three domains.
Measured: mmediately after message delivery (one-time assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Aug 2024
- Study start15 Sep 2023
- Primary completion20 Jan 2024
- Study completion30 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tissue and Organ ProcurementStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 425 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Month
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rahmah Health Foundation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Rawalpindi Medical College
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544759
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RHF-104-2024
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 5 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of a Questionnaire Used to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Medical Students Toward Organ Donation and Their Relationship With the Intent to Donate
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544759
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RHF-104-2024
- Conditions
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- Keywords
- Organ Donation, Organ Graftings, Organ Procurement, Organ Procurement Systems, Organ Shortage
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 425 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rahmah Health FoundationUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Rawalpindi Medical College
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Aug 2024 (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.
Purpose of the Study The study aims to understand how different messages can influence people's decisions to become organ donors. Researchers want to find out which types of messages are most effective in encouraging organ donation registration.
Who Can Take Part? Adults aged 18 and older who are eligible to register as organ donors can participate in this study.
How the Research Will Happen Participants will be shown different types of messages about organ donation. They will then be asked questions to see how the messages affect their willingness to register as organ donors. The study will compare the responses to determine which messages work best.
Benefits of the Study By identifying the most effective messages, this study aims to increase the number of registered organ donors. This can help save lives by making more organs available for transplantation.
Detailed description
Background:
Organ donation is a vital component of modern healthcare, offering life-saving opportunities for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its importance, the number of registered organ donors remains insufficient to meet the demand for transplants. Previous research suggests that public perception and knowledge significantly influence the decision to register as organ donors. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of different messaging strategies on organ donation knowledge, attitudes, and intentions among medical students.
Objective:
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation among medical students. The study also aims to perform a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on the questionnaire used to assess these factors.
Study Design:
This is a cross-sectional study with the following key elements:
Participants: Medical students aged 18 and older who are studying at [insert institution names or specify the institutions involved].
Intervention: Participants will receive different types of messages about organ donation. These messages will be crafted to appeal to various motivations and address common concerns about organ donation.
Data Collection: Participants will complete a questionnaire designed to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions towards organ donation.
Procedure:
Recruitment: Participants will be recruited through announcements in medical schools, student organizations, and online platforms specific to medical students.
Message Delivery: Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several messages about organ donation through email, online platforms, or in-person sessions, depending on logistical feasibility.
Questionnaire Administration: After receiving the message, participants will complete a questionnaire that assesses their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation. The questionnaire will be administered online or in-person.
Data Analysis: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) will be performed to validate the structure of the questionnaire. Statistical analyses will compare knowledge, attitudes, and intentions across different message groups.
Outcome Measures:
Primary Outcome: The primary outcome is the level of knowledge, attitudes, and intentions towards organ donation among medical students as measured by the questionnaire.
Secondary Outcomes: Secondary outcomes include the validation of the questionnaire structure through CFA and the identification of demographic factors that may influence the effectiveness of different messages.
Significance:
By assessing the effectiveness of various messaging strategies, this study aims to enhance educational approaches in medical schools regarding organ donation. Understanding medical students' perspectives on organ donation can help develop targeted educational interventions, potentially increasing the number of advocates for organ donation in the medical community.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Month
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Our study population consisted of undergraduate medical students from all years of the MBBS program in Pakistan. Participants were required to be proficient in English to ensure they could fully understand and respond to the study materials and questionnaires.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Undergraduate medical students in Pakistan who are proficient in English.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants who had previously taken part in organ donation awareness campaigns, undergone personal organ transplantation, or donated organs were excluded from the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aa educational Documentry"The Gift of Life: Become an Organ Donor, Transform the Future!" is an informative and captivating documentary that delves into the world of organ transplantation and the powerful implications of organ donation. This documentary aims to dispel common misconceptions about organ donation and shares a heartwarming real-life story that highlights the life-saving potential of organ transplants. Through its comprehensive exploration of the subject and engaging storytelling, the documentary not only educates but also inspires profoundly. The documentary challenges preconceptions and aims to cultivate a culture of empathy, generosity, and life-saving commitment through its meticulous examination of the topic. The documentary serves as a powerful tool to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and its potential to make a positive change in the world. | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Composite Score of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Towards Organ Donation
Time frame: mmediately after message delivery (one-time assessment)
The primary outcome measure is the composite score derived from the validated questionnaire, which assesses participants' knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding organ donation. This score will be calculated by summing responses to key items within the questionnaire that reflect these three domains.
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 9 Aug 2024.
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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 Tissue and Organ Procurement, run by Rahmah Health Foundation at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 9 Aug 2024. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Composite Score of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Towards Organ Donation (time frame: mmediately after message delivery (one-time assessment)). 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 9 Aug 2024.