Surgical Procedures, OperativeNASAPSNCT07138105
Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice in Sudan: National Survey of Doctors
An observational study of Surgical Procedures, Operative and Artificial Intelligence (AI), run by Sudan Medical Specialization Board at 1 site in Sudan.
Trial summary
This is a national survey of doctors in Sudan who are involved in providing surgical care. The aim is to understand their awareness, experiences, and opinions about using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Surgical Procedures, Operative, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Wounds and Injuries
- What is being tested?
- National AI in Surgical Practice Survey - Sudan
- How many people
- 800 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSudan
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2025to 20 Dec 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All Sudanese doctors actively providing surgical care across Sudan, including house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures. Participants may work in public, private, NGO, or military facilities, in both rural and urban settings. The population represents a wide range of surgical experience levels and facility types, providing a comprehensive national perspective on artificial intelligence readiness in surgical practice.
Who may be able to join
- Sudanese doctors currently practicing in Sudan. Provides surgical care in any capacity (house officer/intern, medical officer, registrar/resident, specialist/consultant, general practitioner performing surgical procedures).
- Works in any sector: public, private, NGO, or military hospital/clinic.
Who cannot join
- Not currently practicing in Sudan.
- Non-clinicians, students without surgical patient care roles.
- Duplicate or incomplete survey responses.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice in Sudan: Feasibility, Barriers, and Ethical Perspectives From a National Cross-Sectional Survey of Doctors
This is a national survey of doctors in Sudan who are involved in providing surgical care. The aim is to understand their awareness, experiences, and opinions about using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. The survey includes all cadres-house officers, medical officers, registrars, residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures-working in public, private, NGO, and military hospitals across Sudan.
Participants are asked about their familiarity with AI, barriers to its use (such as poor infrastructure, lack of training, or cost), interest in training, and possible uses in Sudan's health system, especially in conflict-affected areas. The study does not test any AI tools but collects information to help design future AI solutions that work offline, in low-bandwidth conditions, and meet the needs of surgeons and surgical teams in Sudan.
- Conditions
- Surgical Procedures, Operative, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Wounds and Injuries, War Injury, Health Services Accessibility, Hospitals
- Being tested
- National AI in Surgical Practice Survey - Sudan
- Keywords
- Artificial Intelligence, Surgery, Sudan, National Survey, Surgical Practice, Health System Resilience, Conflict Zones, Low-Resource Settings, Triage, Telemedicine, Surgical Education, Offline AI Tools
- Medical subject headings
- Wounds and Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
National AI in Surgical Practice Survey - SudanOther
An online, cross-sectional national survey targeting Sudanese doctors who provide surgical care in any capacity. The survey collects data on awareness, prior experience, perceived benefits, barriers, and training needs for adopting artificial intelligence in surgical practice. Participants include house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners performing surgical procedures in public, private, NGO, or military hospitals. The study does not involve the implementation or testing of AI tools but aims to inform the design of future AI solutions tailored for low-resource and conflict-affected health systems.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice Among Doctors in Sudan
Percentage of Sudanese doctors providing surgical care who report being aware of artificial intelligence applications in surgical practice. Awareness will be measured using a validated questionnaire adapted from established AI readiness and awareness tools, covering familiarity with AI concepts, knowledge of clinical applications, and perceived relevance to surgical care in Sudan
Measured: At survey completion (Feb 2025 - Dec 2025)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2025
- Primary completion20 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Surgical Procedures, OperativeStudies 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 800 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sudan Medical Specialization Board
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Alsadig Suliman, Sudan Medical Specialization Board
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07138105
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MOH-NAT-SURG-AI-2025
- Acronym
- NASAPS
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because the dataset contains sensitive information from doctors working in conflict-affected regions of Sudan. Even with anonymization, the small and specialized population could allow re-identification. Only aggregated, de-identified results will be reported publicly.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice in Sudan: Feasibility, Barriers, and Ethical Perspectives From a National Cross-Sectional Survey of Doctors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07138105
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NASAPS / MOH-NAT-SURG-AI-2025
- Conditions
- Surgical Procedures, Operative, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Wounds and Injuries, War Injury, Health Services Accessibility, Hospitals
- Keywords
- Artificial Intelligence, Surgery, Sudan, National Survey, Surgical Practice, Health System Resilience, Conflict Zones, Low-Resource Settings
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 800 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sudan Medical Specialization BoardOther government
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Aug 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.
This is a national survey of doctors in Sudan who are involved in providing surgical care. The aim is to understand their awareness, experiences, and opinions about using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. The survey includes all cadres-house officers, medical officers, registrars, residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures-working in public, private, NGO, and military hospitals across Sudan.
Participants are asked about their familiarity with AI, barriers to its use (such as poor infrastructure, lack of training, or cost), interest in training, and possible uses in Sudan's health system, especially in conflict-affected areas. The study does not test any AI tools but collects information to help design future AI solutions that work offline, in low-bandwidth conditions, and meet the needs of surgeons and surgical teams in Sudan.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All Sudanese doctors actively providing surgical care across Sudan, including house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures. Participants may work in public, private, NGO, or military facilities, in both rural and urban settings. The population represents a wide range of surgical experience levels and facility types, providing a comprehensive national perspective on artificial intelligence readiness in surgical practice.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Sudanese doctors currently practicing in Sudan. Provides surgical care in any capacity (house officer/intern, medical officer, registrar/resident, specialist/consultant, general practitioner performing surgical procedures).
- Works in any sector: public, private, NGO, or military hospital/clinic.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not currently practicing in Sudan.
- Non-clinicians, students without surgical patient care roles.
- Duplicate or incomplete survey responses.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National AI in Surgical Practice Survey - SudanAn online, cross-sectional national survey targeting Sudanese doctors who provide surgical care in any capacity. The survey collects data on awareness, prior experience, perceived benefits, barriers, and training needs for adopting artificial intelligence in surgical practice. Participants include house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners performing surgical procedures in public, private, NGO, or military hospitals. The study does not involve the implementation or testing of AI tools but aims to inform the design of future AI solutions tailored for low-resource and conflict-affected health systems. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice Among Doctors in Sudan
Time frame: At survey completion (Feb 2025 - Dec 2025)
Percentage of Sudanese doctors providing surgical care who report being aware of artificial intelligence applications in surgical practice. Awareness will be measured using a validated questionnaire adapted from established AI readiness and awareness tools, covering familiarity with AI concepts, knowledge of clinical applications, and perceived relevance to surgical care in Sudan
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 22 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because the dataset contains sensitive information from doctors working in conflict-affected regions of Sudan. Even with anonymization, the small and specialized population could allow re-identification. Only aggregated, de-identified results will be reported publicly.
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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.
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 Surgical Procedures, Operative and Artificial Intelligence (AI), run by Sudan Medical Specialization Board at 1 site in Sudan.
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 3 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Aug 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 Sudan. 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?
Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice Among Doctors in Sudan (time frame: At survey completion (Feb 2025 - Dec 2025)). 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 22 Aug 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.