KeloidNCT07673484
Tattooing and Piercing Among Medical Students
An observational study of Keloid and Tattoo, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate medical students' attitudes towards tattoos and piercings and to measure their awareness of associated dermatological risks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- How many people
- 180 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Jan 2026to 1 Jun 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: The study population consisted of medical students enrolled in all academic years (1st to 6th year) at the Faculty of Medicine
Who may be able to join
- Being a registered medical student
- Voluntary participation
Who cannot join
- -Incomplete questionnaires
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Biruni University Hospital
Küçükçekmece, Istanbul
About this study
Official title: Awareness and Attitudes Toward Tattooing and Piercing and Related Dermatological Risks Among Medical Students
The aim of this study is to evaluate medical students' attitudes towards tattoos and piercings and to measure their awareness of associated dermatological risks.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study is to assess attitudes toward tattooing and piercing and to evaluate awareness of associated dermatological risks among medical clinical students. Objectives are to determine the prevalence of tattoos and piercings among medical students, to evaluate students' attitudes toward tattooing and piercing, to assess awareness of dermatological complications related to these practices, to compare knowledge and attitudes between preclinical and clinical students.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Tattoo, Infection, Scar, Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Keywords
- tattoo, piercing, keloid, medicine students
- Medical subject headings
- Keloid, Infections, Cicatrix, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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 |
|---|---|---|
| medicine students at 4th 5th and 6th grade | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The level of awareness of dermatological risks associated with tattooing and body piercing among medical students
This includes knowledge regarding complications such as: Infections, Allergic reactions, Keloid or hypertrohic scar.
Categorized knowledge level (adequate vs. inadequate) is based on a chi-square test for knowledge (yes/no).
Measured: at the enrollment
Attitudes toward tattooing and body piercing
Attitude scores,
Positive vs. negative perceptions
Perceived social and professional acceptability
Measured: at the enrollment
Prevalence of tattoos and piercings
Proportion of students with tattoos
Proportion of students with piercings
Distribution by sex and academic year
Measured: at the enrollment
Comparing the of medical students in different classes
Differences in knowledge levels
Differences in attitudes
Differences in prevalence of tattooing/piercing
Measured: at the enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2026
- Study start26 Jan 2026
- Primary completion1 May 2026
- Study completion1 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for KeloidStudies 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 180 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07673484
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- tattoo
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Jul 2026
- 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 28 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Awareness and Attitudes Toward Tattooing and Piercing and Related Dermatological Risks Among Medical Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07673484
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- tattoo
- Conditions
- Keloid, Tattoo, Infection, Scar, Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Keywords
- tattoo, piercing, keloid, medicine students
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 180 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jun 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 aim of this study is to evaluate medical students' attitudes towards tattoos and piercings and to measure their awareness of associated dermatological risks.
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to assess attitudes toward tattooing and piercing and to evaluate awareness of associated dermatological risks among medical clinical students. Objectives are to determine the prevalence of tattoos and piercings among medical students, to evaluate students' attitudes toward tattooing and piercing, to assess awareness of dermatological complications related to these practices, to compare knowledge and attitudes between preclinical and clinical students.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| medicine students at 4th 5th and 6th grade | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consisted of medical students enrolled in all academic years (1st to 6th year) at the Faculty of Medicine
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being a registered medical student
- Voluntary participation
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -Incomplete questionnaires
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
The level of awareness of dermatological risks associated with tattooing and body piercing among medical students
Time frame: at the enrollment
This includes knowledge regarding complications such as: Infections, Allergic reactions, Keloid or hypertrohic scar. Categorized knowledge level (adequate vs. inadequate) is based on a chi-square test for knowledge (yes/no).
Attitudes toward tattooing and body piercing
Time frame: at the enrollment
Attitude scores, Positive vs. negative perceptions Perceived social and professional acceptability
Prevalence of tattoos and piercings
Time frame: at the enrollment
Proportion of students with tattoos Proportion of students with piercings Distribution by sex and academic year
Comparing the of medical students in different classes
Time frame: at the enrollment
Differences in knowledge levels Differences in attitudes Differences in prevalence of tattooing/piercing
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 28 Jul 2026.
- 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 Keloid and Tattoo, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jul 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The level of awareness of dermatological risks associated with tattooing and body piercing among medical students (time frame: at the enrollment). The study lists 4 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 28 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.