Clinical Decision-Making in NursingNCT07184112
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Evaluating Embedded Micro-Scenarios in Simulation on Academic Motivation and Clinical Decision-Making Among Nursing Students-A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) in people with Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing and Academic Motivation Scale, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 27 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing, Academic Motivation Scale
- What is being tested?
- The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 15 Mar 2026
- 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 to 27 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male undergraduate nursing students. Participants must possess basic computer literacy to effectively engage with the digital learning platform utilized in the simulation.
Who cannot join
- Female. non Saudi nursing students, students with mental health isssues
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Saudi Arabia1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Hafr Albatin
Dammam
Jalal Alharbi Jalal Alharbi, 966555157637, Jalaln@uhb.edu.sa
About this study
This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.
Read the detailed description
This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.
The study will be conducted at the University of Hafr Albatin (UHB), located in Saudi Arabia. The institution is equipped with simulation labs and a digital learning management system, including access to a simulated EHR environment suitable for micro-scenario deployment.
- Being tested
- The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)
- Keywords
- Academic Motivation; Clinical Decision-Making; Nursing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)Behavioural
he Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap. In Prioritization of Care, students must prioritize three patients with varying degrees of urgency, honing their critical thinking skills. The Patient Education on Discharge scenario tasks them with effectively communicating self-care instructions. In End-of-Life Care, students provide compassionate support to a terminally ill patient and facilitate family discussions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Scenarios | Experimental | The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap. Receives: Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) |
| Control | Active comparator | Routine teaching Receives: Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Clinical Decision-Making
This scale was originally developed by Jenkins (1983). Designed specifically for nursing students in the United States, the scale evaluates students' perceptions of clinical decision-making based on their self-reported experiences.
Measured: 3 months
Academic Motivation
The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) is the most popular tool for evaluating academic motivation. (Orsini et al., 2015). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each of the 28 items. The self-determination theory, which emphasizes the approach to human motivation and personality, is the theoretical foundation of the AMS
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2025
- Study start15 Aug 2025
- Primary completion15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Clinical Decision-Making in NursingStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mahmoud Khedr, Alexandria University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07184112
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HPO-05-FT-25/16
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 19 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Evaluating Embedded Micro-Scenarios in Simulation on Academic Motivation and Clinical Decision-Making Among Nursing Students-A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07184112
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HPO-05-FT-25/16
- Keywords
- Academic Motivation; Clinical Decision-Making; Nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 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 will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.
Detailed description
This study will utilize a convergent mixed-methods design. A quasi-experimental approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of EMSS in improving clinical decision-making skills among nursing students.
The study will be conducted at the University of Hafr Albatin (UHB), located in Saudi Arabia. The institution is equipped with simulation labs and a digital learning management system, including access to a simulated EHR environment suitable for micro-scenario deployment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Scenarios | Experimental | Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap. |
| Control | Active comparator | Behavioral: The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)Routine teaching |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 27 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Male undergraduate nursing students. Participants must possess basic computer literacy to effectively engage with the digital learning platform utilized in the simulation.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Female. non Saudi nursing students, students with mental health isssues
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS)he Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) for nursing students include a series of engaging clinical cases designed to bridge the theory-practice gap. In Prioritization of Care, students must prioritize three patients with varying degrees of urgency, honing their critical thinking skills. The Patient Education on Discharge scenario tasks them with effectively communicating self-care instructions. In End-of-Life Care, students provide compassionate support to a terminally ill patient and facilitate family discussions. | Behavioural | Control, Micro-Scenarios |
Primary outcome
Clinical Decision-Making
Time frame: 3 months
This scale was originally developed by Jenkins (1983). Designed specifically for nursing students in the United States, the scale evaluates students' perceptions of clinical decision-making based on their self-reported experiences.
Academic Motivation
Time frame: 3 months
The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) is the most popular tool for evaluating academic motivation. (Orsini et al., 2015). A 7-point Likert scale is used to rate each of the 28 items. The self-determination theory, which emphasizes the approach to human motivation and personality, is the theoretical foundation of the AMS
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 19 Sep 2025.
- 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 The Embedded Micro-Scenario Simulations (EMSS) in people with Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing and Academic Motivation Scale, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 Galal Harby Galal Alharbi, Associate Professor (+966 59 981 9696, Jalaln@uhb.edu.sa), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Clinical Decision-Making (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 Sep 2025.