Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and MemorizationNCT07239531
Combined Interval Training and Scenario Simulation for ALS Training of Medical Students
A study testing Traditional Training Group, Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group and Scenario Simulation Group in people with Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and Memorization, run by General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate medical students' mastery of advanced life support skills when using scenario-based simulation combined with intermittent training, compared to traditional teaching methods. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and Memorization
- What is being tested?
- Traditional Training Group, Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group and Scenario Simulation Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 28 Feb 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Medical students studying in the Department of Anesthesiology
- The initial training for "Advanced Life Support Scenario Simulation Instruction" required by this study has been successfully completed, and the corresponding pre-test assessment has been passed.
- Voluntarily participate in this study and sign a written informed consent form, committing to adhere to the entire schedule of the research plan.
- During the research period, do not participate in any other training that conflicts with this experiment.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who have previously obtained an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or an equivalent organization, and whose certificate remains valid.
- Individuals who have participated in any form of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced CPR scenario simulation training courses within the past three months.
- Previously participated as a subject in educational interventions comparing "spaced learning versus traditional learning."
- Individuals who, for any reason, fail to complete all instructional components during the initial training phase or whose pre-test data is missing.
- Individuals who are unable to guarantee participation in all scheduled training or testing sessions during the study period (particularly on Days 2, 4, 6, and 7) due to scheduling conflicts, leave requests, or other reasons.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
China1 site
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004
Zhihua Wang, PhD, 86-0951-18295111380, 846522050@qq.com
Xinyu Zhan, MS, 86-0951-15809601687, 751581298@qq.com
About this study
Official title: Application of Interval Training Combined With Scenario Simulation Teaching in Advanced Life Support Skill Training for Medical Students
This study aims to investigate medical students' mastery of advanced life support skills when using scenario-based simulation combined with intermittent training, compared to traditional teaching methods.
Read the detailed description
Advanced life support is crucial for medical students during their studies, examinations, and professional practice, serving as the foundation of their clinical skills. Scenario-based simulation training immerses students in realistic emergency scenarios, familiarizing them with equipment operation, fostering teamwork, and providing real-time feedback to mitigate clinical risks. Through scenario simulation, students encounter and manage authentic emergency situations within simulated clinical settings, thereby enhancing their skill proficiency and response capabilities. Intermittent training combined with deliberate practice helps medical students retain these skills and emergency knowledge over the long term. This study aims to investigate the impact of a teaching model integrating scenario simulation training with spaced practice, compared to traditional teaching methods, on medical students' long-term mastery of advanced life support theoretical knowledge and operational skills.
- Conditions
- Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and Memorization
- Being tested
- Traditional Training Group, Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group, Scenario Simulation Group, Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Traditional Training GroupOther
Through basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day.
Traditional Training plus Interval Training GroupOther
Through basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7.
Scenario Simulation GroupOther
The scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is implemented after learning to confirm that all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency drug administration, and all trainees achieve qualified scores. No further review on advanced life support is arranged thereafter, and the post-test is carried out on the 7th day.
Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training GroupOther
Members of the scenario simulation combined with interval training group learn advanced life support theories and practical operational skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is arranged after learning to ensure all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency medication application, and all trainees pass the pre-test. They conduct reviews of standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and receive the post-test on day 7.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Training Group | Experimental | Conduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day. Receives: Other: Traditional Training Group |
| Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group | Experimental | Conduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7. Receives: Other: Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group |
| Scenario Simulation Group | Experimental | The scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills via scenario cases, with no relevant further learning conducted during the interval, and receives the post-test on day 7. Receives: Other: Scenario Simulation Group |
| Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group | Experimental | The scenario simulation combined with interval training group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario cases, reviews standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and takes the post-test on day 7. Receives: Other: Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Advanced Life Support Practical Skill Test Score
The scoring criteria for CPR, tracheal intubation and defibrillation in national residency training are compiled based on WS/T 839-2024, the 2023 residency training graduation assessment standards, AHA/ILCOR international guidelines and domestic expert consensus.Each skill test is scored out of 100 points; a higher score indicates better mastery of the corresponding operational skills.
Measured: Day 7
Score of Advanced Life Support Theoretical Knowledge Test
Adult Advanced Life Support Theoretical Examination Items Based on the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
Measured: Day 7
Secondary outcomes (3)
Scenario-Based Simulation Training Participant Behavior Checklist
Participants conduct scenario simulation according to scripts compiled based on the rescue procedures for cardiac arrest patients. The participant behavior checklist is formulated in line with the standardized advanced life support resuscitation procedures specified in the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC, covering core dimensions including basic life support quality, advanced life support procedures, team cooperation and communication, clinical decision-making and emergency response ability, as well as professional literacy and overall performance. This scale is adopted to score participants' practical performance.
Measured: Day 7
Student Satisfaction Survey Form
A trainee satisfaction questionnaire was developed based on training content, adopting a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire evaluates trainees' experience across five dimensions: training content, teaching methods, instructors, teaching resources including venues and equipment, and training outcomes. Each dimension contains specific evaluation items, with individual item scores summed to calculate the overall satisfaction score.
Measured: Day 7
Self-efficacy
The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) developed by Schwarzer \& Jerusalem was used to investigate trainees' self-efficacy after training.
Measured: Day 7
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and MemorizationStudies 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07239531
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Xinyu Zhan-2025-10
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Application of Interval Training Combined With Scenario Simulation Teaching in Advanced Life Support Skill Training for Medical Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07239531
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Xinyu Zhan-2025-10
- Conditions
- Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and Memorization
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Nov 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 aims to investigate medical students' mastery of advanced life support skills when using scenario-based simulation combined with intermittent training, compared to traditional teaching methods.
Detailed description
Advanced life support is crucial for medical students during their studies, examinations, and professional practice, serving as the foundation of their clinical skills. Scenario-based simulation training immerses students in realistic emergency scenarios, familiarizing them with equipment operation, fostering teamwork, and providing real-time feedback to mitigate clinical risks. Through scenario simulation, students encounter and manage authentic emergency situations within simulated clinical settings, thereby enhancing their skill proficiency and response capabilities. Intermittent training combined with deliberate practice helps medical students retain these skills and emergency knowledge over the long term. This study aims to investigate the impact of a teaching model integrating scenario simulation training with spaced practice, compared to traditional teaching methods, on medical students' long-term mastery of advanced life support theoretical knowledge and operational skills.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Training Group | Experimental | Other: Traditional Training GroupConduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day. |
| Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group | Experimental | Other: Traditional Training plus Interval Training GroupConduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7. |
| Scenario Simulation Group | Experimental | Other: Scenario Simulation GroupThe scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills via scenario cases, with no relevant further learning conducted during the interval, and receives the post-test on day 7. |
| Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group | Experimental | Other: Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training GroupThe scenario simulation combined with interval training group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario cases, reviews standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and takes the post-test on day 7. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Medical students studying in the Department of Anesthesiology
- The initial training for "Advanced Life Support Scenario Simulation Instruction" required by this study has been successfully completed, and the corresponding pre-test assessment has been passed.
- Voluntarily participate in this study and sign a written informed consent form, committing to adhere to the entire schedule of the research plan.
- During the research period, do not participate in any other training that conflicts with this experiment.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals who have previously obtained an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or an equivalent organization, and whose certificate remains valid.
- Individuals who have participated in any form of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced CPR scenario simulation training courses within the past three months.
- Previously participated as a subject in educational interventions comparing "spaced learning versus traditional learning."
- Individuals who, for any reason, fail to complete all instructional components during the initial training phase or whose pre-test data is missing.
- Individuals who are unable to guarantee participation in all scheduled training or testing sessions during the study period (particularly on Days 2, 4, 6, and 7) due to scheduling conflicts, leave requests, or other reasons.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Training GroupThrough basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day. | Other | Traditional Training Group |
| Traditional Training plus Interval Training GroupThrough basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7. | Other | Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group |
| Scenario Simulation GroupThe scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is implemented after learning to confirm that all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency drug administration, and all trainees achieve qualified scores. No further review on advanced life support is arranged thereafter, and the post-test is carried out on the 7th day. | Other | Scenario Simulation Group |
| Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training GroupMembers of the scenario simulation combined with interval training group learn advanced life support theories and practical operational skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is arranged after learning to ensure all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency medication application, and all trainees pass the pre-test. They conduct reviews of standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and receive the post-test on day 7. | Other | Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group |
Primary outcome
Advanced Life Support Practical Skill Test Score
Time frame: Day 7
The scoring criteria for CPR, tracheal intubation and defibrillation in national residency training are compiled based on WS/T 839-2024, the 2023 residency training graduation assessment standards, AHA/ILCOR international guidelines and domestic expert consensus.Each skill test is scored out of 100 points; a higher score indicates better mastery of the corresponding operational skills.
Score of Advanced Life Support Theoretical Knowledge Test
Time frame: Day 7
Adult Advanced Life Support Theoretical Examination Items Based on the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
3 secondary outcomes
Scenario-Based Simulation Training Participant Behavior Checklist
Time frame: Day 7
Student Satisfaction Survey Form
Time frame: Day 7
Self-efficacy
Time frame: Day 7
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 8 Jul 2026.
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 Traditional Training Group, Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group and Scenario Simulation Group in people with Advanced Life Support Operational Skills and Theoretical Knowledge Learning and Memorization, run by General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University at 1 site in China.
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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jul 2026. 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 China. 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 Zhihua Wang, PhD (86-0951-18295111380, 846522050@qq.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Advanced Life Support Practical Skill Test Score (time frame: Day 7). 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 8 Jul 2026.