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Do african doctors know enough about sepsis? new survey aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07351344

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Claudia Spies Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is an anonymous online survey that tests healthcare workers' knowledge of sepsis across seven sub-Saharan African countries. Around 300 doctors, nurses, and trainees will answer questions to measure their understanding. The survey will be repeated every 12-24 months to track changes after training programs.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this survey could reveal where healthcare workers need more training, potentially improving sepsis diagnosis and treatment in Africa.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It measures knowledge only and does not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult members of a healthcare profession (e.g., doctors, nurses, clinical officers) or their trainees from healthcare facility in one of the seven partner countries (Uganda, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria).

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Occupation: adult members of a healthcare profession (e.g., doctors, nurses, midwifes) or their trainees * Place of work: employment in a healthcare facility in one of the seven partner countries (Uganda, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria). * Consent: Willingness to participate voluntarily in the anonymous online survey. Exclusion Criteria: * Not employed in a healthcare profession (e.g., administrative staff, non-medical professionals) * Not employed in one of the participating countries. Incomplete questionnaires (\< 50% of questions answered) * No internet access or technical limitations that make participation impossible. To complete the survey online. * Language skills: Sufficient language skills in the survey language (English or French)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease with sepsis Sepsis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Sepsis

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  2. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Komfo Anokye teaching hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kumasi, Ghana

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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