Simulation-based TrainingNCT07606924
The Effects of Simulation-Based Arterial Blood Pressure Training on Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Students
A study testing Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis and Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training in people with Simulation-based Training, run by Acibadem University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this clinical study is to assess the effectiveness of simulation-based arterial blood pressure training provided to undergraduate students in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Simulation-based Training
- What is being tested?
- Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis and Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 47 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 22 Jun 2026
- 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
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Enrollment in the Cardiac Diseases and Rehabilitation course
- Enrollment in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at Acıbadem University
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of informed consent
Who cannot join
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Presence of any health condition affecting the upper extremity that may limit psychomotor skills
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Simulation-based Arterial Blood Pressure Training on Theoretical Knowledge and Psychomotor Skills Among Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students: a Randomized Controlled Study
The aim of this clinical study is to assess the effectiveness of simulation-based arterial blood pressure training provided to undergraduate students in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
The main questions it aims to address are as follows:
Read more
- Does simulation-based arterial blood pressure training affect the knowledge, skills, clinical competence, satisfaction, and self-confidence of undergraduate physical therapy and rehabilitation students? To examine the effects of simulation-based arterial blood pressure training-in which students engage in hands-on practice-on theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skills, practitioner competence, satisfaction, and self-confidence, one control group will participate in the study.
Participants will:
- All participants will receive standard theoretical training on blood pressure measurement and observe a practical demonstration.
- The intervention group will additionally perform blood pressure measurements on a simulator under the supervision of an instructor.
- Assessments will be conducted at the beginning of the study and 21 days later.
Read the detailed description
Participants will be assigned to the intervention and control groups prior to the training using a simple randomization method. Randomization will be conducted by having participants draw slips of paper labeled "1" and "2." "1" will represent the intervention group, and "2" will represent the control group.
On the first day of the study, all participants will attend a standard theoretical and practical training session where the measurement of arterial blood pressure is demonstrated step-by-step on a simulator. Participants in the intervention group will perform individual practice on the simulator under the supervision of an instructor following the demonstration. Participants in the control group will only observe the demonstration and will not perform the practice.
Assessments will be conducted at two time points: before the training and 21 days after the training. All participants' arterial blood pressure measurement skills will be scored by two evaluators who are blinded to group information, using a rubric.
In accordance with ethical principles, immediately after all evaluations in the control group are completed (on day 21), members of the control group will be given the opportunity to practice individually on the simulator.
- Conditions
- Simulation-based Training
- Being tested
- Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis, Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training
- Keywords
- arterial blood pressure, psychomotor skills
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basisOther
After participating in a standard theoretical and practical training session that demonstrated the step-by-step process of measuring arterial blood pressure using a simulator, the participants practiced individually on the simulator under the instructor's supervision.
Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure trainingOther
This is a standard theoretical and practical training session that demonstrates the step-by-step process of measuring arterial blood pressure using a simulator.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis; Other: Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training |
| Control group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Level of theoretical knowledge
A 10-question test was developed to assess theoretical knowledge of blood testing. The total score is calculated out of 100.
Measured: From the baseline through the end of the 21st day
Psychomotor performance related to arterial blood pressure measurement
The rubric used to assess psychomotor skills was developed by the research team based on the standard arterial blood pressure measurement steps described in the literature. The rubric includes key procedural steps such as patient positioning, cuff placement, auscultation technique, and measurement accuracy. Rubric evaluations will be conducted by two independent raters who are unaware of the groups.
Measured: Until the end of the 21st day
Secondary outcomes (2)
Practitioner Competency Test
It was developed to assess participants' self-efficacy perceptions regarding blood pressure measurement. It consists of 5 items, and each item is scored between 0 (worst) and 10 (best). The total score is the sum of all items.
Measured: From the baseline through the end of the 21st day
Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale
Measured: Until the end of the 21st day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 May 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion22 Jun 2026
- Study completion22 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Simulation-based TrainingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Acibadem UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Acibadem University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Meryem BEKTAŞ KARAKUŞ, Acibadem University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07606924
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-18/690
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 19 May 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Simulation-based Arterial Blood Pressure Training on Theoretical Knowledge and Psychomotor Skills Among Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students: a Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07606924
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-18/690
- Conditions
- Simulation-based Training
- Keywords
- arterial blood pressure, psychomotor skills
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Acibadem UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 May 2026 (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 aim of this clinical study is to assess the effectiveness of simulation-based arterial blood pressure training provided to undergraduate students in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
The main questions it aims to address are as follows:
- Does simulation-based arterial blood pressure training affect the knowledge, skills, clinical competence, satisfaction, and self-confidence of undergraduate physical therapy and rehabilitation students? To examine the effects of simulation-based arterial blood pressure training-in which students engage in hands-on practice-on theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skills, practitioner competence, satisfaction, and self-confidence, one control group will participate in the study.
Participants will:
- All participants will receive standard theoretical training on blood pressure measurement and observe a practical demonstration.
- The intervention group will additionally perform blood pressure measurements on a simulator under the supervision of an instructor.
- Assessments will be conducted at the beginning of the study and 21 days later.
Detailed description
Participants will be assigned to the intervention and control groups prior to the training using a simple randomization method. Randomization will be conducted by having participants draw slips of paper labeled "1" and "2." "1" will represent the intervention group, and "2" will represent the control group.
On the first day of the study, all participants will attend a standard theoretical and practical training session where the measurement of arterial blood pressure is demonstrated step-by-step on a simulator. Participants in the intervention group will perform individual practice on the simulator under the supervision of an instructor following the demonstration. Participants in the control group will only observe the demonstration and will not perform the practice.
Assessments will be conducted at two time points: before the training and 21 days after the training. All participants' arterial blood pressure measurement skills will be scored by two evaluators who are blinded to group information, using a rubric.
In accordance with ethical principles, immediately after all evaluations in the control group are completed (on day 21), members of the control group will be given the opportunity to practice individually on the simulator.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study group | Experimental | Other: Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis, Other: Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training |
| Control group | Active comparator | Other: Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Enrollment in the Cardiac Diseases and Rehabilitation course
- Enrollment in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at Acıbadem University
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Presence of any health condition affecting the upper extremity that may limit psychomotor skills
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basisAfter participating in a standard theoretical and practical training session that demonstrated the step-by-step process of measuring arterial blood pressure using a simulator, the participants practiced individually on the simulator under the instructor's supervision. | Other | Study group |
| Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure trainingThis is a standard theoretical and practical training session that demonstrates the step-by-step process of measuring arterial blood pressure using a simulator. | Other | Control group, Study group |
Primary outcome
Level of theoretical knowledge
Time frame: From the baseline through the end of the 21st day
A 10-question test was developed to assess theoretical knowledge of blood testing. The total score is calculated out of 100.
Psychomotor performance related to arterial blood pressure measurement
Time frame: Until the end of the 21st day
The rubric used to assess psychomotor skills was developed by the research team based on the standard arterial blood pressure measurement steps described in the literature. The rubric includes key procedural steps such as patient positioning, cuff placement, auscultation technique, and measurement accuracy. Rubric evaluations will be conducted by two independent raters who are unaware of the groups.
2 secondary outcomes
Practitioner Competency Test
Time frame: From the baseline through the end of the 21st day
Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale
Time frame: Until the end of the 21st day
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 2 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Simulation-based arterial blood pressure training conducted on an individual basis and Standard simulation-based arterial blood pressure training in people with Simulation-based Training, run by Acibadem 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 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 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 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?
Level of theoretical knowledge (time frame: From the baseline through the end of the 21st day). 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 2 Jul 2026.