Online LearningNCT05736627
Learning Effect of Onsite vs. Online Education in a Medical Context
A study testing Online in people with Online Learning, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of online medical education in PhD students. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the effect of onsite compared to online research courses on theoretical knowledge of research methodology and motivation for young medical researchers? Participants… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Online Learning
- What is being tested?
- Online
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 240 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2022to 31 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All PhD students on the courses if they are able to give informed consent
Who cannot join
- Declining to participate
- Withdrawal of informed consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Denmark1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Rie Raffing
Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg Hospital, 2000
Rie Raffing, +4538163841, rie.raffing@regionh.dk
About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of online medical education in PhD students. The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the effect of onsite compared to online research courses on theoretical knowledge of research methodology and motivation for young medical researchers? Participants will join 20 research courses which are computer randomised to be delivered online (intervention) or onsite (control group) with 10-12 PhD students of each course (200-240 participants). Participants will be followed for up to two years after their course. The outcomes are
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- theoretical learning (main)
- academic achievements
- motivation
- self-efficacy
Researchers will compare online and onsite research courses to see if there is a difference in theoretical learning, academic achievements, motivation and self-efficacy.
- Conditions
- Online Learning
- Being tested
- Online
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
OnlineOther
Online research course delivered live digitally at a distance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Online setting | Experimental | Research course delivered digitally (Zoom or Teams meeting rooms) at a distance. Receives: Other: Online |
| Onsite setting | No intervention | Research course delivered physically in educational facilities. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Theoretical learning
"Knows" or "Knows how" according to Miller's Pyramid of Competence measured by MCQ
Measured: Up to 3 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Academic achievement
Measured by Google Scholar Profile (number of publications, number of citations, H-index and i10-index
Measured: Up to 25 months
Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory
Measured: Up to 3 months
Self-efficacy
Williams and Smith's single item measure of self-efficacy
Measured: Up to 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Feb 2023
- Study start1 Jan 2022
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
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 Online 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
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 240 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, University of Copenhagen
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hanne Tonnesen, University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05736627
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Online learning effect
- Status last verified
- Feb 2023
- First submitted
- 1 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 21 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Raffing R, Konge L, Tonnesen H. Learning effect of online versus onsite education in health and medical scholarship - protocol for a cluster randomized trial. BMC Med Educ. 2024 Aug 26;24(1):927. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05915-z.
PubMed 39187817
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Learning Effect of Onsite vs. Online Education in a Medical Context
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05736627
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Online learning effect
- Conditions
- Online Learning
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 240 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bispebjerg HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, University of Copenhagen
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Feb 2023 (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.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of online medical education in PhD students. The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the effect of onsite compared to online research courses on theoretical knowledge of research methodology and motivation for young medical researchers? Participants will join 20 research courses which are computer randomised to be delivered online (intervention) or onsite (control group) with 10-12 PhD students of each course (200-240 participants). Participants will be followed for up to two years after their course. The outcomes are
- theoretical learning (main)
- academic achievements
- motivation
- self-efficacy
Researchers will compare online and onsite research courses to see if there is a difference in theoretical learning, academic achievements, motivation and self-efficacy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Online setting | Experimental | Other: OnlineResearch course delivered digitally (Zoom or Teams meeting rooms) at a distance. |
| Onsite setting | No intervention | –Research course delivered physically in educational facilities. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All PhD students on the courses if they are able to give informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Declining to participate
- Withdrawal of informed consent
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OnlineOnline research course delivered live digitally at a distance. | Other | Online setting |
Primary outcome
Theoretical learning
Time frame: Up to 3 months
"Knows" or "Knows how" according to Miller's Pyramid of Competence measured by MCQ
3 secondary outcomes
Academic achievement
Time frame: Up to 25 months
Motivation
Time frame: Up to 3 months
Self-efficacy
Time frame: Up to 3 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Feb 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39187817Raffing R, Konge L, Tonnesen H. Learning effect of online versus onsite education in health and medical scholarship - protocol for a cluster randomized trial. BMC Med Educ. 2024 Aug 26;24(1):927. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05915-z.
- 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Online in people with Online Learning, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
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 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Feb 2023. 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 Denmark. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Rie Raffing (+4538163841, rie.raffing@regionh.dk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Theoretical learning (time frame: Up to 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05736627, 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 21 Feb 2023.