LearningNCT01117467
Factors Affecting Medical Student Learning in Simulation Scenarios
A study testing Simulation scenario in people with Learning, run by University of Oxford at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Simulation is used to teach undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals, however it is not known how best to use this resource. Using qualitative methods, this study aims to investigate how medical students learn during simulation scenarios and will compare students who are paired with peers with those who… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning
- What is being tested?
- Simulation scenario
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 76 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- May 2010to Dec 2010
- 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 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All final year medical students at the study university who are allocated to attend the anaesthesia special study module
Who cannot join
- Non-English speakers
- Visiting students who will be unable to complete the study
- Students who refuse to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Simulation is used to teach undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals, however it is not known how best to use this resource. Using qualitative methods, this study aims to investigate how medical students learn during simulation scenarios and will compare students who are paired with peers with those who are solo during their scenarios. Video and audio data from simulations will be collected and analysed with anxiety and empathy questionnaire data and semi-structured interviews.
Read the detailed description
Medical students attending a simulation day will either perform their simulation paired with another student from the group or solo. Video data from the scenario and audio data from the feedback session will be retained. One week later students will perform a second scenario and the feedback following this will be retained. Students will also have a semi-structured interview and complete anxiety and empathy questionnaires.
- Conditions
- Learning
- Being tested
- Simulation scenario
- Keywords
- Simulation, Learning, Medical Students, Empathy, Anxiety
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Simulation scenarioOther
Students performing their scenario will be paired, not solo
Simulation scenarioOther
Students will perform their simulation scenario solo and receive feedback within the group
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Experimental | Students will perform their simulation scenario solo and receive feedback within the group Receives: Other: Simulation scenario |
| Paired | Experimental | Students will be paired with one of their peers for this simulation scenario Receives: Other: Simulation scenario |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Learning during simulation scenario as measured qualitatively
Measured: 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 May 2010 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2010
- Primary completionDec 2010
- Study completionDec 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LearningStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of OxfordThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 76 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Oxford
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Imogen Davies, University of Oxford
- Investigators
- Imogen Davies, MB BCh, Principal investigator, University of Oxford
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01117467
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10/H0501/7
- Status last verified
- Jun 2012
- First submitted
- 4 May 2010
- Last updated
- 19 Jun 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jun 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Factors Affecting Medical Student Learning in Simulation Scenarios
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01117467
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10/H0501/7
- Conditions
- Learning
- Keywords
- Simulation, Learning, Medical Students, Empathy, Anxiety
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 76 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of OxfordUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2010
- Primary completion
- Dec 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 May 2010 (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.
Simulation is used to teach undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare professionals, however it is not known how best to use this resource. Using qualitative methods, this study aims to investigate how medical students learn during simulation scenarios and will compare students who are paired with peers with those who are solo during their scenarios. Video and audio data from simulations will be collected and analysed with anxiety and empathy questionnaire data and semi-structured interviews.
Detailed description
Medical students attending a simulation day will either perform their simulation paired with another student from the group or solo. Video data from the scenario and audio data from the feedback session will be retained. One week later students will perform a second scenario and the feedback following this will be retained. Students will also have a semi-structured interview and complete anxiety and empathy questionnaires.
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Experimental | Other: Simulation scenarioStudents will perform their simulation scenario solo and receive feedback within the group |
| Paired | Experimental | Other: Simulation scenarioStudents will be paired with one of their peers for this simulation scenario |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All final year medical students at the study university who are allocated to attend the anaesthesia special study module
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non-English speakers
- Visiting students who will be unable to complete the study
- Students who refuse to participate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation scenarioStudents performing their scenario will be paired, not solo | Other | Paired |
| Simulation scenarioStudents will perform their simulation scenario solo and receive feedback within the group | Other | Solo |
Primary outcome
Learning during simulation scenario as measured qualitatively
Time frame: 2 years
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 19 Jun 2012.
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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.
Imogen Davies, MB BCh principal investigator
University of Oxford
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Simulation scenario in people with Learning, run by University of Oxford at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 3 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 19 Jun 2012. 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Learning during simulation scenario as measured qualitatively (time frame: 2 years). 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 19 Jun 2012.