Perceptions of Health Policy EducationNCT07194486
Perceptions of Medical Students Toward Health Policy Education and Engagement in Policy Roles, Sudan 2025
An observational study of Perceptions of Health Policy Education and Engagement in Policy Roles, run by Research and Publication office at 1 site in Sudan.
Trial summary
This study assesses medical students' perceptions of health policy education, their readiness for policy roles, and barriers to participation. Findings will highlight gaps and guide curriculum improvements in Sudan. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Perceptions of Health Policy Education, Engagement in Policy Roles
- How many people
- 405 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSudan
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 1 Mar 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All medical students in accredited medical universities.
Who may be able to join
- All medical students enrolled in an accredited medical program at the time of the data collection.
Who cannot join
- Non medical students
- Postgraduates
- Student in foreign universities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study assesses medical students' perceptions of health policy education, their readiness for policy roles, and barriers to participation. Findings will highlight gaps and guide curriculum improvements in Sudan.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to assess medical students' perceptions and knowledge regarding health policy education in undergraduate medical curricula. It seeks to evaluate their awareness and understanding of health policy concepts, assess the adequacy of health policy education, identify barriers to effective learning and participation, and explore students' interest and readiness to engage in policy-making. The findings will help identify gaps, strengths, and areas for improvement, offering valuable insights for curriculum development to enhance medical education outcomes in Sudan.
- Keywords
- Health Policy, Medical students, Awareness, Sudan
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Medical students perception of health policy education
Measured: Jan _ Mar 2025
Secondary outcomes (4)
Exposure to formal education on health policy
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
Confidence in applying policy concepts
Measured: Jan -Mar 2025
Satisfaction with current education
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
Interest in engagement in policy roles
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 Mar 2025
- Study completion1 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Perceptions of Health Policy EducationStudies 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
- 405 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Research and Publication office
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07194486
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24007
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 26 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perceptions of Medical Students Toward Health Policy Education and Engagement in Policy Roles, Sudan 2025
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07194486
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 24007
- Keywords
- Health Policy, Medical students, Awareness, Sudan
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 405 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Research and Publication officeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Sep 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 study assesses medical students' perceptions of health policy education, their readiness for policy roles, and barriers to participation. Findings will highlight gaps and guide curriculum improvements in Sudan.
Detailed description
This study aims to assess medical students' perceptions and knowledge regarding health policy education in undergraduate medical curricula. It seeks to evaluate their awareness and understanding of health policy concepts, assess the adequacy of health policy education, identify barriers to effective learning and participation, and explore students' interest and readiness to engage in policy-making. The findings will help identify gaps, strengths, and areas for improvement, offering valuable insights for curriculum development to enhance medical education outcomes in Sudan.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All medical students in accredited medical universities.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All medical students enrolled in an accredited medical program at the time of the data collection.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non medical students
- Postgraduates
- Student in foreign universities
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
Medical students perception of health policy education
Time frame: Jan _ Mar 2025
4 secondary outcomes
Exposure to formal education on health policy
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Confidence in applying policy concepts
Time frame: Jan -Mar 2025
Satisfaction with current education
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Interest in engagement in policy roles
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
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 26 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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 Perceptions of Health Policy Education and Engagement in Policy Roles, run by Research and Publication office 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 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Sep 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?
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?
Medical students perception of health policy education (time frame: Jan _ Mar 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 26 Sep 2025.