EducationNCT02816242
Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Method on Critical Thinking Skills of Medical Students
A study testing concept map teaching and traditional teaching in people with Education, run by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
Trial summary
effect of concept map in teaching critical thinking was done with randomized study Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Education
- What is being tested?
- concept map teaching and traditional teaching
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIran
- Study dates
- Jan 2014to Mar 2015
- 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 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- any student at 1st semester of medicine who accept participation in study
Who cannot join
- do not accepting to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
effect of concept map in teaching critical thinking was done with randomized study
Read the detailed description
This quasi-experimental study with two groups design and pre-posttest method was conducted at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in 2014. About 100 Medical Students of in their third semester were recruited for the study based on census. Participants were divided into two intervention and control groups by using random sampling and Random Number Table List. Students in the control group were lectured in Anatomy using traditional lecture method. Whereas, students in the experimental group were taught Anatomy using concept map teaching method. Student's critical thinking was evaluated by examining" Standard California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire"
- Conditions
- Education
- Being tested
- concept map teaching, traditional teaching
- Keywords
- Concept Map, critical thinking, medical student teaching
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
concept map teachingOther
teaching anatomy using concept map to improve critical thinking
traditional teachingOther
teaching anatomy using lecture
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention | Experimental | teaching anatomy by concept map Receives: Other: concept map teaching |
| placebo | Sham comparator | teaching anatomy by traditional method Receives: Other: traditional teaching |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Standard California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire score
score which was got from questionnaire pre and post intervention
Measured: 4 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
student satisfaction
questionnaire for satisfaction
Measured: 4 months
anatomy score
scores of anatomy in same exam at final
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jun 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2014
- Primary completionOct 2014
- Study completionMar 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EducationStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ahvaz University of medical sciences
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Javad Kojuri, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02816242
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 94-5693
- Status last verified
- Oct 2016
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2016
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Oct 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Method on Critical Thinking Skills of Medical Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02816242
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 94-5693
- Conditions
- Education
- Keywords
- Concept Map, critical thinking, medical student teaching
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ahvaz University of medical sciences
- Study start
- Jan 2014
- Primary completion
- Oct 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Jun 2016 (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.
effect of concept map in teaching critical thinking was done with randomized study
Detailed description
This quasi-experimental study with two groups design and pre-posttest method was conducted at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in 2014. About 100 Medical Students of in their third semester were recruited for the study based on census. Participants were divided into two intervention and control groups by using random sampling and Random Number Table List. Students in the control group were lectured in Anatomy using traditional lecture method. Whereas, students in the experimental group were taught Anatomy using concept map teaching method. Student's critical thinking was evaluated by examining" Standard California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire"
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention | Experimental | Other: concept map teachingteaching anatomy by concept map |
| placebo | Sham comparator | Other: traditional teachingteaching anatomy by traditional method |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- any student at 1st semester of medicine who accept participation in study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- do not accepting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| concept map teachingteaching anatomy using concept map to improve critical thinking | Other | intervention |
| traditional teachingteaching anatomy using lecture | Other | placebo |
Primary outcome
Standard California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire score
Time frame: 4 months
score which was got from questionnaire pre and post intervention
2 secondary outcomes
student satisfaction
Time frame: 4 months
anatomy score
Time frame: 4 months
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 24 Oct 2016.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing concept map teaching and traditional teaching in people with Education, run by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences at 1 site in Iran.
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 24 Oct 2016. 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 Iran. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Standard California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire score (time frame: 4 months). 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 24 Oct 2016.