Understanding knowledge and attitudes about obstructive sleep apnea among medical teams
Official title: Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Medical Teams: Multicenter Study
Run by Assiut University · NCT05990777 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study looks at what medical students and healthcare professionals know about obstructive sleep apnea to see how it might affect their ability to help patients with this condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 377 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Assiut and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05990777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include medical students, general practitioners, dentists, medical specialists, and highly trained nurses involved in patient care.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are non-medical personnel will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of various medical teams towards obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a prevalent but often underreported condition. Participants will include medical students, general practitioners, dentists, medical specialists, and highly trained nurses. The study seeks to identify gaps in knowledge and attitudes that may affect the screening and management of patients at risk for OSA. By focusing on healthcare providers, the study aims to enhance awareness and improve patient care related to this condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved screening and management of obstructive sleep apnea, ultimately benefiting patients through better diagnosis and treatment.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically assessing medical teams' knowledge about OSA, similar approaches in other health conditions have shown success in improving healthcare provider awareness and patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Medical teams including: * Students of medical schools and dentistry * General practitioners * Dentists * Medical specialists * Highly trained nurses (HIN) Exclusion Criteria: * Non- medical personnel's
Where it's running
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Aliae AR Mohamed-Hussein
Assiut, Egypt Recruiting -
Aliae Mohamed-Hussein
Assiut, Egypt Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.