Educational ProblemsNCT04984564
Cardiovascular Fellow-in-training Feedback on Virtual and Simulator-based Learning Experience in A Low to Middle Income Country
An observational study of Educational Problems, run by Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Educational Problems
- What is being tested?
- None. As this was an observational study.
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2020to 31 Aug 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: All fellow in training who were enrolled in a cardiovascular post graduate training program were invited to fill in GoogleForm survey.
Who may be able to join
- Cardiovascular fellow-in-training currently under training at the institute.
Who cannot join
- None.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Cardiovascular Fellow-in-training Feedback on Virtual and Simulator-based Learning Experience During Covid-19 Pandemic in A Low to Middle Income Country
Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation.
Read the detailed description
COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to a greater need of virtual learning platforms and has resulted in less clinical exposure for fellows-in-training. Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation.
This was an observational study conducted between July-August 2020. A multicentered survey was conducted. Survey questionnaire was disseminated to FIT via Google Forms. The questionnaire contained total of 24 questions about virtual and simulator-based learning during the pandemic.
- Conditions
- Educational Problems
- Being tested
- None. As this was an observational study.
- Keywords
- cardiovascular education, virtual education, simulator, LMIC
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
None. As this was an observational study.Other
Observational study.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feedback of individual fellow in training on virtual and simulator based learning.
Fellows responded to survey questions.
Measured: Survey was conducted from august to july 2020. Subjects had two month period to respond.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jul 2021
- Study start1 Jul 2020
- Primary completion31 Aug 2020
- Study completion31 Aug 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Educational ProblemsStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pirbhat Shams, Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
- Investigators
- Pirbhat Shams, MBBS, Principal investigator, The Aga Khan University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04984564
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2020-5030-10817
- Status last verified
- Jul 2021
- First submitted
- 28 Jul 2021
- Last updated
- 6 Aug 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Aug 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Cardiovascular Fellow-in-training Feedback on Virtual and Simulator-based Learning Experience During Covid-19 Pandemic in A Low to Middle Income Country
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04984564
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2020-5030-10817
- Conditions
- Educational Problems
- Keywords
- cardiovascular education, virtual education, simulator, LMIC
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, PakistanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jul 2021 (actual)
- 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.
Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation.
Detailed description
COVID-19 pandemic has introduced us to a greater need of virtual learning platforms and has resulted in less clinical exposure for fellows-in-training. Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation.
This was an observational study conducted between July-August 2020. A multicentered survey was conducted. Survey questionnaire was disseminated to FIT via Google Forms. The questionnaire contained total of 24 questions about virtual and simulator-based learning during the pandemic.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All fellow in training who were enrolled in a cardiovascular post graduate training program were invited to fill in GoogleForm survey.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Cardiovascular fellow-in-training currently under training at the institute.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None. As this was an observational study.Observational study. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Feedback of individual fellow in training on virtual and simulator based learning.
Time frame: Survey was conducted from august to july 2020. Subjects had two month period to respond.
Fellows responded to survey questions.
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 6 Aug 2021.
- 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.
Pirbhat Shams, MBBS principal investigator
The Aga Khan University Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Educational Problems, run by Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 Aug 2021. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Feedback of individual fellow in training on virtual and simulator based learning. (time frame: Survey was conducted from august to july 2020. Subjects had two month period to respond.). 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 6 Aug 2021.