Are egyptian doctors missing the mark on rabies prevention?
NCT ID NCT07012083
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study surveyed 214 Egyptian doctors—emergency physicians, general practitioners, and surgeons—to see how closely they follow official guidelines for rabies prevention after animal bites. Doctors answered 10 case-based questions, and their scores showed how well they knew when to give anti-rabies shots. The goal is to spot gaps in knowledge and reduce both health risks and unnecessary costs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this survey reveals gaps in guideline adherence, it could point to areas for better training and reduce rabies risks in Egypt.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed survey, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other countries or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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214 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This cross-sectional survey study will be conducted on a consecutive sample of physicians who treat patients with animal bites potentially requiring post-exposure anti-rabies prophylaxis. The sample will include emergency physicians, general practice or family physicians, and surgeons of both sexes, with varying degrees of experience and post-graduate clinical training.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physicians who treat patients with animal bites potentially requiring post-exposure anti-rabies prophylaxis. The sample will include emergency physicians, general practice or family physicians, and surgeons of both sexes, with varying degrees of experience and post-graduate clinical training. Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete record filling
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine Tanta university
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt
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