Palliative CareNCT06871241
Public Awareness and Understanding of PC in the UAE
An observational study of Palliative Care, run by Burjeel Medical City at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
Trial summary
Palliative care (PC) is essential medical care for improving the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. There has been substantial evolution of PC services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet public awareness regarding PC remains shallow, hindering its utilization and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Palliative Care
- How many people
- 824 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Arab Emirates
- Study dates
- 25 Jul 2024to 15 Jan 2025
- 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 14 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The target population included residents of the UAE, both Emiratis and expatriates, who could read and respond in either English or Arabic.
Who may be able to join
- UAE residents
- Provided informed consent to participate
- Completed the survey in either Arabic or English
Who cannot join
- Non-UAE residents
- Incomplete survey responses (if applicable)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Arab Emirates1 site
Burjeel Cancer Institute
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate
About this study
Official title: Public Awareness and Understanding of Palliative Care in the United Arab Emirates: Insights from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Palliative care (PC) is essential medical care for improving the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. There has been substantial evolution of PC services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet public awareness regarding PC remains shallow, hindering its utilization and acceptance on a large scale.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate public perceptions and awareness of PC in the UAE. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in both Arabic and English. This study emphasizes the need of addressing these gaps to integrate PC effectively into the UAE healthcare system, ensuring equitable access and improved quality of life for patients and their families.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care
- Keywords
- Supportive care
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Familiarity and Understanding of Palliative and Supportive Care as Measured by a Structured Survey
The study assessed participants' awareness, familiarity, and understanding of palliative and supportive care through a structured questionnaire. The survey includes Likert-scale and multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate:
- Self-reported familiarity with palliative and supportive care concepts
- Knowledge of available palliative care services
- Perceived importance of palliative care in the healthcare system
- Disparities in responses between Arabic-speaking and English-speaking groups.
Responses were analyzed quantitatively by calculating the proportion of participants at different familiarity levels i.e., Very familiar, somewhat familiar, Neutral/not sure, not very familiar, not familiar at all and comparing trends across language groups. Percentages were calculated and categorical responses were summarized using frequency distributions.
Measured: Surveys were conducted in Arabic from July 25, 2024, to August 18, 2024, and in English from August 5, 2024, to August 18, 2024.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Mar 2025
- Study start25 Jul 2024
- Primary completion18 Aug 2024
- Study completion15 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Palliative CareStudies 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
- 824 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Burjeel Medical City
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Humaid O. Al-Shamsi, Burjeel Medical City
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06871241
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BH/REC/073/24
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 3 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 11 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data (IPD) from this study will not be publicly disclosed due to confidentiality concerns. However, aggregated data supporting the findings of this study may be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to institutional and ethical approvals.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Public Awareness and Understanding of Palliative Care in the United Arab Emirates: Insights from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06871241
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BH/REC/073/24
- Conditions
- Palliative Care
- Keywords
- Supportive care
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 824 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Burjeel Medical CityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Mar 2025 (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.
Palliative care (PC) is essential medical care for improving the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. There has been substantial evolution of PC services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet public awareness regarding PC remains shallow, hindering its utilization and acceptance on a large scale.
Detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate public perceptions and awareness of PC in the UAE. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in both Arabic and English. This study emphasizes the need of addressing these gaps to integrate PC effectively into the UAE healthcare system, ensuring equitable access and improved quality of life for patients and their families.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The target population included residents of the UAE, both Emiratis and expatriates, who could read and respond in either English or Arabic.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- UAE residents
- Provided informed consent to participate
- Completed the survey in either Arabic or English
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Non-UAE residents
- Incomplete survey responses (if applicable)
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
Familiarity and Understanding of Palliative and Supportive Care as Measured by a Structured Survey
Time frame: Surveys were conducted in Arabic from July 25, 2024, to August 18, 2024, and in English from August 5, 2024, to August 18, 2024.
The study assessed participants' awareness, familiarity, and understanding of palliative and supportive care through a structured questionnaire. The survey includes Likert-scale and multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate: * Self-reported familiarity with palliative and supportive care concepts * Knowledge of available palliative care services * Perceived importance of palliative care in the healthcare system * Disparities in responses between Arabic-speaking and English-speaking groups. Responses were analyzed quantitatively by calculating the proportion of participants at different familiarity levels i.e., Very familiar, somewhat familiar, Neutral/not sure, not very familiar, not familiar at all and comparing trends across language groups. Percentages were calculated and categorical responses were summarized using frequency distributions.
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 11 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data (IPD) from this study will not be publicly disclosed due to confidentiality concerns. However, aggregated data supporting the findings of this study may be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to institutional and ethical approvals.
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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 Palliative Care, run by Burjeel Medical City at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
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 3 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 11 Mar 2025. 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 Arab Emirates. 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?
Familiarity and Understanding of Palliative and Supportive Care as Measured by a Structured Survey (time frame: Surveys were conducted in Arabic from July 25, 2024, to August 18, 2024, and in English from August 5, 2024, to August 18, 2024.). 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 11 Mar 2025.