Non-binaryNCT07400887
Knowledge About and Attitudes Towards Non-binary Persons in Flanders (Part 1: Quantitative Study)
An observational study of Non-binary, run by University Hospital, Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the knowledge about and attitudes towards non-binary individuals in Flemish adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: To which degree does the Flemish population have knowledge about non-binary persons? What are the attitudes of the Flemish population… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-binary
- How many people
- 2,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 4 Aug 2025to 18 Aug 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Ipsos ISO-certified panel
Who may be able to join
- 18+ years old
- Living in Flanders or the Netherlands
- enrolled in Ipsos ISO-certified panel
Who cannot join
- 17 or <17 years old
- not living in Flanders or the Netherlands
- not enrolled in Ipsos ISO-certified panel
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Onderzoek Naar de Kennis Over en Houding Ten Opzichte Van Non-binaire Personen in Vlaanderen (Deel 1, Kwantitatief)
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the knowledge about and attitudes towards non-binary individuals in Flemish adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:
To which degree does the Flemish population have knowledge about non-binary persons? What are the attitudes of the Flemish population towards non-binary persons? What factors influence the attitudes towards non-binary persons? Furthermore, the aim is to create a survey to measure knowledge about and attitudes towards non-binary persons.
Participants will complete an online survey.
- Conditions
- Non-binary
- Keywords
- Online survey, Attitudes, Non-binary, Knowledge
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Flemish participants | 1000 Flemish adult participants, randomly selected from Ipsos panel. No intervention. | |
| Dutch participants | 1000 Dutch adult participants, randomly selected from Ipsos panel. No intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attitudes towards non-binary persons
An online survey of 16 questions to measure attitudes was developed based on existing literature. A scale of 15 questions was then developed to make follow-up measurements possible.
Measured: At the time of enrollment
Secondary outcomes (1)
Knowledge about non-binarity
The online survey included questions asking about respondents' familiarity with the term "non-binary" and with non-binary persons, and about their definition of the concept
Measured: At the time of enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Feb 2026
- Study start4 Aug 2025
- Primary completion18 Aug 2025
- Study completion18 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-binaryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, GhentThe 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- IPSOS
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Joz Motmans, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Ghent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07400887
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ONZ-2025-0115
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Feb 2026
- 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 10 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Onderzoek Naar de Kennis Over en Houding Ten Opzichte Van Non-binaire Personen in Vlaanderen (Deel 1, Kwantitatief)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07400887
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ONZ-2025-0115
- Conditions
- Non-binary
- Keywords
- Online survey, Attitudes, Non-binary, Knowledge
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- IPSOS
- Study start
- 4 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Feb 2026 (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.
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the knowledge about and attitudes towards non-binary individuals in Flemish adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:
To which degree does the Flemish population have knowledge about non-binary persons? What are the attitudes of the Flemish population towards non-binary persons? What factors influence the attitudes towards non-binary persons? Furthermore, the aim is to create a survey to measure knowledge about and attitudes towards non-binary persons.
Participants will complete an online survey.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Flemish participants | – | –1000 Flemish adult participants, randomly selected from Ipsos panel. No intervention. |
| Dutch participants | – | –1000 Dutch adult participants, randomly selected from Ipsos panel. No intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Ipsos ISO-certified panel
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18+ years old
- Living in Flanders or the Netherlands
- enrolled in Ipsos ISO-certified panel
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 17 or <17 years old
- not living in Flanders or the Netherlands
- not enrolled in Ipsos ISO-certified panel
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
Attitudes towards non-binary persons
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
An online survey of 16 questions to measure attitudes was developed based on existing literature. A scale of 15 questions was then developed to make follow-up measurements possible.
1 secondary outcome
Knowledge about non-binarity
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
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 10 Feb 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
Joz Motmans principal investigator
University Hospital, Ghent
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 Non-binary, run by University Hospital, Ghent at 1 site in Belgium.
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 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 10 Feb 2026. 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 Belgium. 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?
Attitudes towards non-binary persons (time frame: At the time of enrollment). 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 10 Feb 2026.