Awareness, AnesthesiaNCT07054580
Knowledge and Awareness of Instruments Sterilization Protocols Among Healthcare Workers in Operation Theater
An observational study of Awareness, Anesthesia, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
In the medical field, the sterilization of instruments is a crucial component of any surgical procedure. It's important for healthcare workers to have a fundamental understanding of how to properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and medical devices. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Awareness, Anesthesia
- What is being tested?
- knowledge and awareness
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 17 Mar 2025to 28 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: A questionnaire will be developed to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of various healthcare workers. Participants will be answered all questions and submitted their responses via an online link. The study will be conducted over 4 months and included 30 questions, with 15 focused on knowledge and 15 on awareness
Who may be able to join
- All OT Staff is included
- Both Male and Female Gender
- Age 20 or Above
Who cannot join
- other than OT staff
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
In the medical field, the sterilization of instruments is a crucial component of any surgical procedure. It's important for healthcare workers to have a fundamental understanding of how to properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and medical devices. Despite its importance, there are often gaps in the knowledge and adherence to sterilization protocols among healthcare workers, which can lead to increased risks of healthcare-associated infections.
Read the detailed description
This research aims to assess healthcare workers' awareness and understanding of sterilization practices, identify challenges they face, and propose strategies for improving sterilization practices in healthcare environments.
- Conditions
- Awareness, Anesthesia
- Being tested
- knowledge and awareness
- Medical subject headings
- Intraoperative Awareness
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
knowledge and awarenessBehavioural
Focus on the level of knowledge and awareness regarding instrument sterilization protocols among healthcare workers in the operation theater.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge and Awareness Scale self
A questionnaire will be developed to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of various healthcare workers. Participants will be answered all questions and submitted their responses via an online link. The study will be conducted over 4 months and included 30 questions, with 15 focused on knowledge and 15 on awareness
Measured: 12 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jul 2025
- Study start17 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Awareness, AnesthesiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07054580
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/923
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Knowledge and Awareness of Instruments Sterilization Protocols Among Healthcare Workers in Operation Theater
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07054580
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/923
- Conditions
- Awareness, Anesthesia
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Jul 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.
In the medical field, the sterilization of instruments is a crucial component of any surgical procedure. It's important for healthcare workers to have a fundamental understanding of how to properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and medical devices. Despite its importance, there are often gaps in the knowledge and adherence to sterilization protocols among healthcare workers, which can lead to increased risks of healthcare-associated infections.
Detailed description
This research aims to assess healthcare workers' awareness and understanding of sterilization practices, identify challenges they face, and propose strategies for improving sterilization practices in healthcare environments.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- A questionnaire will be developed to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of various healthcare workers. Participants will be answered all questions and submitted their responses via an online link. The study will be conducted over 4 months and included 30 questions, with 15 focused on knowledge and 15 on awareness
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All OT Staff is included
- Both Male and Female Gender
- Age 20 or Above
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- other than OT staff
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 |
|---|---|---|
| knowledge and awarenessFocus on the level of knowledge and awareness regarding instrument sterilization protocols among healthcare workers in the operation theater. | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Knowledge and Awareness Scale self
Time frame: 12 Months
A questionnaire will be developed to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of various healthcare workers. Participants will be answered all questions and submitted their responses via an online link. The study will be conducted over 4 months and included 30 questions, with 15 focused on knowledge and 15 on awareness
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Awareness, Anesthesia, run by Superior University 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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jul 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 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Knowledge and Awareness Scale self (time frame: 12 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 8 Jul 2025.