Clinical Skills EducationNCT07186569
Effect of Digital Interactive and Face-to-Face Peer Support on Medical Students' Clinical Skill Performance, Reflection Skills, and Retention of Clinical Skills
A study testing Digital Interactive Peer Support and Face-to-Face Peer Support in people with Clinical Skills Education and Peer Support Interventions, run by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized educational trial compares two peer-support approaches for teaching clinical skills to medical students. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Digital interactive peer support delivered through an online platform with structured tasks and feedback; (2) Face-to-face peer support… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Clinical Skills Education, Peer Support Interventions, Medical Students
- What is being tested?
- Digital Interactive Peer Support and Face-to-Face Peer Support
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 98 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 24 Feb 2025to 1 Sep 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Enrolled medical students [1st year]
- Age ≥18 years and able to provide informed consent
- Sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction
- Access to the digital platform (for the digital arm)
- Availability for post-intervention and follow-up assessments
Who cannot join
- Prior formal certification or extensive training in the targeted clinical skills
- Inability to attend scheduled peer-support sessions (digital or face-to-face)
- Conditions that would prevent participation in OSCE/assessment procedures
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Digital Interactive and Face-to-Face Peer Support on Medical Students' Clinical Skill Performance, Reflection Skills, and Retention of Clinical Skills
This randomized educational trial compares two peer-support approaches for teaching clinical skills to medical students. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Digital interactive peer support delivered through an online platform with structured tasks and feedback; (2) Face-to-face peer support delivered in small group sessions with guided practice; or (3) Standard training according to the usual curriculum. All participants complete an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) immediately after training, and complete a validated questionnaire to assess reflection skills. A follow-up OSCE is administered to evaluate retention of clinical skills. There is no drug or device involved and risks are minimal.
Read the detailed description
Design: Interventional, randomized, parallel-assignment trial with three arms (digital interactive peer support, face-to-face peer support, standard training). Allocation is approximately equal across arms; masking is not used.
Setting and participants: Medical students who meet eligibility criteria at a university clinical skills program. Participants provide informed consent prior to enrollment.
Interventions:
- Digital interactive peer support - structured peer learning via an online platform (e.g., modules, quizzes, discussion, and peer feedback).
- Face-to-face peer support - structured in-person peer sessions with guided practice, observation, and formative feedback.
- Standard training - the usual curriculum without additional structured peer-support.
Assessments and timing: A baseline checklist may be collected as part of routine instruction. Primary endpoint is the OSCE total score obtained immediately post-intervention.
- Conditions
- Clinical Skills Education, Peer Support Interventions, Medical Students, Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Undergraduate
- Being tested
- Digital Interactive Peer Support, Face-to-Face Peer Support, Standard Training (Control)
- Keywords
- Peer support, Digital learning, Face-to-face learning, OSCE, Reflection, Skill retention, Medical students, Clinical skills, Randomized Controlled trial
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital Interactive Peer SupportBehavioural
Individually randomized participants receive digital interactive peer support.
Face-to-Face Peer SupportBehavioural
Individually randomized participants receive face-to-face peer support.
Standard Training (Control)Behavioural
Standard Training (Usual Curriculum)-Participants receive usual curriculum-based training without structured peer support.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Interactive Peer Support | Experimental | Structured peer support via an online platform (modules, quizzes, discussion, and peer feedback). Receives: Behavioral: Digital Interactive Peer Support |
| Face-to-Face Peer Support | Experimental | Structured in-person peer sessions with guided practice, observation, and formative feedback (fece-to-face) Receives: Behavioral: Face-to-Face Peer Support |
| Standard Training (Usual Curriculum) | Active comparator | Usual curriculum-based clinical skills training without additional structured peer support. Receives: Behavioral: Standard Training (Control) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Total Score
Assessed using an OSCE comprising standardized stations scored with validated checklists. Total score range [min-max] points; higher scores indicate better clinical skill performance. No results or conclusions are included here.
Measured: Immediately post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Reflection Skills Scale Total Score
Assessed using a validated reflection skills instrument [write the full, unabbreviated scale name]. Scores range [min-max] points; higher scores indicate stronger reflection skills. No results or conclusions are included here.
Measured: Immediately post-intervention
Retention of Clinical Skills (OSCE Total Score)
Follow-up OSCE total score at the specified time point using the same scoring rubric as the immediate OSCE. Higher scores indicate better performance. No results or conclusions are included here.
Measured: 8 weeks post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Sep 2025
- Study start24 Feb 2025
- Primary completion7 May 2025
- Study completion1 Sep 2025
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 Clinical Skills 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Individually randomized, parallel-group, three-arm educational trial. Participants are allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio to: (A) Digital Interactive Peer Support, (B) Face-to-Face Peer Support, or (C) Standard Training (control). Interventions are delivered during the clinical skills course; there is no masking. Outcomes are assessed immediately post-intervention, with a follow-up assessment to evaluate retention at a predefined interval.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 98 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mustafa Onur Yurdal, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
- Investigators
- Remzi Yavas Kincal, PhD, Study chair, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07186569
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023-YÖNP-0719
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: No plan to share individual participant data. This study involves educational records and student assessment data; consent did not include external data sharing. Aggregate (de-identified) results will be available in publications.
Publications
Yurdal MO, Kincal RY. Effects of digital versus face-to-face peer support on clinical skills: a three-arm randomized trial. NPJ Digit Med. 2026 Jun 4. doi: 10.1038/s41746-026-02862-5. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42243478
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Digital Interactive and Face-to-Face Peer Support on Medical Students' Clinical Skill Performance, Reflection Skills, and Retention of Clinical Skills
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07186569
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023-YÖNP-0719
- Conditions
- Clinical Skills Education, Peer Support Interventions, Medical Students, Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Undergraduate
- Keywords
- Peer support, Digital learning, Face-to-face learning, OSCE, Reflection, Skill retention, Medical students, Clinical skills
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 98 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 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 randomized educational trial compares two peer-support approaches for teaching clinical skills to medical students. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Digital interactive peer support delivered through an online platform with structured tasks and feedback; (2) Face-to-face peer support delivered in small group sessions with guided practice; or (3) Standard training according to the usual curriculum. All participants complete an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) immediately after training, and complete a validated questionnaire to assess reflection skills. A follow-up OSCE is administered to evaluate retention of clinical skills. There is no drug or device involved and risks are minimal.
Detailed description
Design: Interventional, randomized, parallel-assignment trial with three arms (digital interactive peer support, face-to-face peer support, standard training). Allocation is approximately equal across arms; masking is not used.
Setting and participants: Medical students who meet eligibility criteria at a university clinical skills program. Participants provide informed consent prior to enrollment.
Interventions:
- Digital interactive peer support - structured peer learning via an online platform (e.g., modules, quizzes, discussion, and peer feedback).
- Face-to-face peer support - structured in-person peer sessions with guided practice, observation, and formative feedback.
- Standard training - the usual curriculum without additional structured peer-support.
Assessments and timing: A baseline checklist may be collected as part of routine instruction. Primary endpoint is the OSCE total score obtained immediately post-intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Individually randomized, parallel-group, three-arm educational trial. Participants are allocated in a 1:1:1 ratio to: (A) Digital Interactive Peer Support, (B) Face-to-Face Peer Support, or (C) Standard Training (control). Interventions are delivered during the clinical skills course; there is no masking. Outcomes are assessed immediately post-intervention, with a follow-up assessment to evaluate retention at a predefined interval.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Interactive Peer Support | Experimental | Behavioral: Digital Interactive Peer SupportStructured peer support via an online platform (modules, quizzes, discussion, and peer feedback). |
| Face-to-Face Peer Support | Experimental | Behavioral: Face-to-Face Peer SupportStructured in-person peer sessions with guided practice, observation, and formative feedback (fece-to-face) |
| Standard Training (Usual Curriculum) | Active comparator | Behavioral: Standard Training (Control)Usual curriculum-based clinical skills training without additional structured peer support. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Enrolled medical students [1st year]
- Age ≥18 years and able to provide informed consent
- Sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction
- Access to the digital platform (for the digital arm)
- Availability for post-intervention and follow-up assessments
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Prior formal certification or extensive training in the targeted clinical skills
- Inability to attend scheduled peer-support sessions (digital or face-to-face)
- Conditions that would prevent participation in OSCE/assessment procedures
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Interactive Peer SupportIndividually randomized participants receive digital interactive peer support. | Behavioural | Digital Interactive Peer Support |
| Face-to-Face Peer SupportIndividually randomized participants receive face-to-face peer support. | Behavioural | Face-to-Face Peer Support |
| Standard Training (Control)Standard Training (Usual Curriculum)-Participants receive usual curriculum-based training without structured peer support. | Behavioural | Standard Training (Usual Curriculum) |
Primary outcome
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Total Score
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention
Assessed using an OSCE comprising standardized stations scored with validated checklists. Total score range [min-max] points; higher scores indicate better clinical skill performance. No results or conclusions are included here.
2 secondary outcomes
Reflection Skills Scale Total Score
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention
Retention of Clinical Skills (OSCE Total Score)
Time frame: 8 weeks post-intervention
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 22 Sep 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42243478Yurdal MO, Kincal RY. Effects of digital versus face-to-face peer support on clinical skills: a three-arm randomized trial. NPJ Digit Med. 2026 Jun 4. doi: 10.1038/s41746-026-02862-5. Online ahead of print.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. No plan to share individual participant data. This study involves educational records and student assessment data; consent did not include external data sharing. Aggregate (de-identified) results will be available in publications.
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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.
Remzi Yavas Kincal, PhD study chair
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Digital Interactive Peer Support and Face-to-Face Peer Support in people with Clinical Skills Education and Peer Support Interventions, run by Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart 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 5 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 22 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 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?
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Total Score (time frame: Immediately post-intervention). 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 NCT07186569, 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 22 Sep 2025.