LearningPBLNCT00747188
The Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Lecturing
A study testing PBL in people with Learning, run by University of Tasmania.
Trial summary
The present study aimed to compare the effect of education through problem-based learning (PBL) or lectures on behavior, attitude and learning of nursing students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 23 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning
- What is being tested?
- PBL
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Feb 2006to Jan 2008
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 19 to 23 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Students must not have been exposed to PBL
Who cannot join
- Biased and specific students
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Lecturing on the Behavior and Attitudes of Iranian Nursing Students: a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)
The present study aimed to compare the effect of education through problem-based learning (PBL) or lectures on behavior, attitude and learning of nursing students.
Read the detailed description
A total of 40 second-year nursing students participated: 20 students in the PBL group and 20 students in the traditional lecture (control) group. The students underwent a one-semester course using the two methods of education
- Conditions
- Learning
- Being tested
- PBL
- Keywords
- Problem-based learning (PBL), lecture, nursing, education, none of students had any prior exposure to PBL
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PBLBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: PBL |
| A, 2, III | No intervention | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2006
- Primary completionJul 2007
- Study completionJan 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for LearningStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Tasmania
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00747188
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SAEED1
- Acronym
- PBL
- Status last verified
- Sep 2008
- First submitted
- 3 Sep 2008
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2008
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Dehkordi AH, Heydarnejad MS. The impact of problem-based learning and lecturing on the behavior and attitudes of Iranian nursing students. A randomised controlled trial. Dan Med Bull. 2008 Nov;55(4):224-6.
PubMed 19232163
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Lecturing on the Behavior and Attitudes of Iranian Nursing Students: a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00747188
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PBL / SAEED1
- Conditions
- Learning
- Keywords
- Problem-based learning (PBL), lecture, nursing, education, none of students had any prior exposure to PBL
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- University of TasmaniaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2006
- Primary completion
- Jul 2007 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- 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 present study aimed to compare the effect of education through problem-based learning (PBL) or lectures on behavior, attitude and learning of nursing students.
Detailed description
A total of 40 second-year nursing students participated: 20 students in the PBL group and 20 students in the traditional lecture (control) group. The students underwent a one-semester course using the two methods of education
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Experimental | Behavioral: PBL |
| A, 2, III | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 23 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students must not have been exposed to PBL
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Biased and specific students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PBL | Behavioural | 2 |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
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 4 Sep 2008.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 19232163Dehkordi AH, Heydarnejad MS. The impact of problem-based learning and lecturing on the behavior and attitudes of Iranian nursing students. A randomised controlled trial. Dan Med Bull. 2008 Nov;55(4):224-6.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PBL in people with Learning, run by University of Tasmania.
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 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 4 Sep 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00747188, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 4 Sep 2008; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.