KnowledgeNCT07614750
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice Survey
An observational study of Knowledge and Attitude, run by Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice(KAP) towards infection-control guidelines among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in Haryana, and to evaluate the incidence of needlestick/sharp injuries along with hepatitis B immunization status. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- How many people
- 347 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 12 Nov 2025to 30 Apr 2026
- 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: Students of Dental colleges in Haryana
Who may be able to join
- BDS students currently studying in 3rd year, final year, students doing internship and postgraduate students in a dental college of Haryana
Who cannot join
- • BDS students studying in first and second year
- Not willing to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of Dental Colleges of Haryana Towards Infection Control and Needle Stick/Sharp Injuries in Clinics
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice(KAP) towards infection-control guidelines among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in Haryana, and to evaluate the incidence of needlestick/sharp injuries along with hepatitis B immunization status. A cross-sectional questionnaire will be administered to 347 students, including 3rd-year students, final-year students, interns, and postgraduates, using a questionnaire comprised of 4 sections demographic data, knowledge, Attitude and Practice
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireOther
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice based
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd year BDS | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire | |
| final year BDS | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire | |
| Intern | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire | |
| PG students | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge score
Total knowledge score computed from the answers to questions mentioned under knowledge category
Measured: single point
Attitude score
Total attitude score based on answers to questions pertaining to attitude category of questionnaire
Measured: single time point
practice score
Total practice score computed from the answers to questions mentioned under practice category
Measured: single point
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2026
- Study start12 Nov 2025
- Primary completion30 Mar 2026
- Study completion30 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for KnowledgeStudies 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
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 347 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614750
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Yashika Wadhwa
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 29 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of Dental Colleges of Haryana Towards Infection Control and Needle Stick/Sharp Injuries in Clinics
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614750
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Yashika Wadhwa
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 347 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences RohtakUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 May 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.
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice(KAP) towards infection-control guidelines among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in Haryana, and to evaluate the incidence of needlestick/sharp injuries along with hepatitis B immunization status. A cross-sectional questionnaire will be administered to 347 students, including 3rd-year students, final-year students, interns, and postgraduates, using a questionnaire comprised of 4 sections demographic data, knowledge, Attitude and Practice
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd year BDS | – | Other: Questionnaire |
| final year BDS | – | Other: Questionnaire |
| Intern | – | Other: Questionnaire |
| PG students | – | Other: Questionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Students of Dental colleges in Haryana
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- BDS students currently studying in 3rd year, final year, students doing internship and postgraduate students in a dental college of Haryana
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- • BDS students studying in first and second year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireKnowledge, Attitude and Practice based | Other | 3rd year BDS, Intern, PG students, final year BDS |
Primary outcome
Knowledge score
Time frame: single point
Total knowledge score computed from the answers to questions mentioned under knowledge category
Attitude score
Time frame: single time point
Total attitude score based on answers to questions pertaining to attitude category of questionnaire
practice score
Time frame: single point
Total practice score computed from the answers to questions mentioned under practice category
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 29 May 2026.
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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 Knowledge and Attitude, run by Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak at 1 site in India.
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 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 29 May 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 India. 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?
Knowledge score (time frame: single point). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 29 May 2026.