Peer MentorshipNCT07083141
Peer Mentoring in Midwifery Students: Its Impact on University Adjustment, Leadership, and Professional Perception
A study testing Peer Mentoring Program in people with Peer Mentorship and Peer Mentoring, run by Kocaeli University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a peer mentoring program on first- and third-year midwifery students at a university in Türkiye. Peer mentoring involves experienced students (mentors) providing guidance and support to new students (mentees). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Peer Mentorship, Peer Mentoring, Midwifery Education
- What is being tested?
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2023to 2 Jul 2025
- 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 Any age
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be enrolled as a 1st-year or 3rd-year midwifery student at the university
- Must be attending classes regularly
- For mentors (3rd-year students): GPA must be 2.0 or higher
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Who cannot join
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric condition
- Having communication disabilities
- Being on academic leave or not actively attending courses
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Peer Mentoring on University Adjustment, Leadership Levels, and Professional Perception in Midwifery Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a peer mentoring program on first- and third-year midwifery students at a university in Türkiye. Peer mentoring involves experienced students (mentors) providing guidance and support to new students (mentees). A total of 120 students were randomly assigned to either a mentoring group or a control group. The program lasted for 13 weeks and included face-to-face meetings between mentors and mentees. The study was designed to assess how peer mentoring may contribute to students' university adjustment, leadership development, and perceptions of the midwifery profession.
Read the detailed description
Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming for students, particularly in health-related fields such as midwifery. Students often face challenges like adapting to academic demands, managing stress, and developing a professional identity. Peer mentoring is a supportive strategy in which more experienced students (mentors) help newcomers (mentees) by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice.
In this study, first- and third-year midwifery students at a university in Türkiye participated in a structured peer mentoring program. Third-year students were trained as mentors and paired with first-year mentees. Over the course of 13 weeks, mentors and mentees met regularly to discuss topics including academic concerns, campus life, and professional development.
The study was designed to examine the potential of peer mentoring as a support mechanism in midwifery education. The program aimed to help students adapt more effectively to university life, foster leadership skills among mentors, and support students' understanding and engagement with their future profession.
- Being tested
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Keywords
- peer mentorship, peer mentoring, midwifery education, midwifery student
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Peer Mentoring ProgramOther
A 13-week peer mentoring program in which trained third-year midwifery students supported first-year students through regular meetings aimed at enhancing academic adaptation, confidence, and professional understanding.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Peer Mentoring Program |
| Mentor Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
| Mentee Intervention Group | Experimental | Mentee Control Group Receives: Other: Peer Mentoring Program |
| Mentee Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in University Adaptation Score After Peer Mentoring
Measured: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Leadership Orientation Score Among Mentors
Measured: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
Change in Professional Perception Score Among Mentees
Measured: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2023
- Primary completion30 Dec 2023
- Study completion2 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Peer MentorshipStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kocaeli University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Suzi Özdemir, Kocaeli University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07083141
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Suzi-03
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 4 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results reported in this study (including anonymized survey responses and scale scores) will be shared. The data will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the main results, for researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal. Data will be shared through institutional data-sharing agreements and will require ethics approval. Access will be granted for academic purposes only.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Peer Mentoring on University Adjustment, Leadership Levels, and Professional Perception in Midwifery Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07083141
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Suzi-03
- Keywords
- peer mentorship, peer mentoring, midwifery education, midwifery student
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kocaeli UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jul 2025 (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.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a peer mentoring program on first- and third-year midwifery students at a university in Türkiye. Peer mentoring involves experienced students (mentors) providing guidance and support to new students (mentees). A total of 120 students were randomly assigned to either a mentoring group or a control group. The program lasted for 13 weeks and included face-to-face meetings between mentors and mentees. The study was designed to assess how peer mentoring may contribute to students' university adjustment, leadership development, and perceptions of the midwifery profession.
Detailed description
Starting university can be both exciting and overwhelming for students, particularly in health-related fields such as midwifery. Students often face challenges like adapting to academic demands, managing stress, and developing a professional identity. Peer mentoring is a supportive strategy in which more experienced students (mentors) help newcomers (mentees) by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice.
In this study, first- and third-year midwifery students at a university in Türkiye participated in a structured peer mentoring program. Third-year students were trained as mentors and paired with first-year mentees. Over the course of 13 weeks, mentors and mentees met regularly to discuss topics including academic concerns, campus life, and professional development.
The study was designed to examine the potential of peer mentoring as a support mechanism in midwifery education. The program aimed to help students adapt more effectively to university life, foster leadership skills among mentors, and support students' understanding and engagement with their future profession.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Peer Mentoring Program |
| Mentor Control Group | No intervention | – |
| Mentee Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Peer Mentoring ProgramMentee Control Group |
| Mentee Control Group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Must be enrolled as a 1st-year or 3rd-year midwifery student at the university
- Must be attending classes regularly
- For mentors (3rd-year students): GPA must be 2.0 or higher
- Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric condition
- Having communication disabilities
- Being on academic leave or not actively attending courses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Mentoring ProgramA 13-week peer mentoring program in which trained third-year midwifery students supported first-year students through regular meetings aimed at enhancing academic adaptation, confidence, and professional understanding. | Other | Mentee Intervention Group, Mentor Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in University Adaptation Score After Peer Mentoring
Time frame: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Leadership Orientation Score Among Mentors
Time frame: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
Change in Professional Perception Score Among Mentees
Time frame: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)
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 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results reported in this study (including anonymized survey responses and scale scores) will be shared. The data will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the main results, for researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal. Data will be shared through institutional data-sharing agreements and will require ethics approval. Access will be granted for academic purposes only.
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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 Peer Mentoring Program in people with Peer Mentorship and Peer Mentoring, run by Kocaeli University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 4 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 24 Jul 2025. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Change in University Adaptation Score After Peer Mentoring (time frame: Baseline and Week 13 (end of the semester)). 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 Jul 2025.