Physiotherapy and RehabilitationNCT07616479
Academic Literacy in Physiotherapy Students
A study testing Academic Literacy Course in people with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Academic Literacies, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aimed to examine changes in academic literacy, academic aspiration, and critical thinking disposition following academic literacy education among physiotherapy students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Academic Literacies, Academic Aspiration
- What is being tested?
- Academic Literacy Course
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 82 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2025to 2 Jan 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a university student between the ages of 18-25.
- Enrollment as a second-year physiotherapy student;
- Taking the Academic Literacy course for the first time;
- Volunteering to participate and providing informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Students who attended less than 70% of the Academic Literacy course were excluded from the final analysis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Karabuk University
Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050
About this study
Official title: Academic Literacy, Academic Aspiration, and Critical Thinking Disposition Following Academic Literacy Education in Physiotherapy Students: A Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Study
This study aimed to examine changes in academic literacy, academic aspiration, and critical thinking disposition following academic literacy education among physiotherapy students. Data is collected using the Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) via an online survey.
Read the detailed description
A prospective single-group pretest-posttest design was used. Eighty-two undergraduate physiotherapy students completed a 14-week Academic Literacy course delivered for 2 hours per week during the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) were administered before and after the course.
- Conditions
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Academic Literacies, Academic Aspiration, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
- Being tested
- Academic Literacy Course
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Academic Literacy CourseOther
Eighty-two undergraduate physiotherapy students completed a 14-week Academic Literacy course delivered for 2 hours per week during the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Literacy Education | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Academic Literacy Course |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Academic Literacy Scale
The Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), is a measurement tool based on a five-point Likert rating system. The scale consists of a total of 23 items grouped into three subdimensions: academic disposition, research process, and use of information.
Measured: 1 week
Academic Aspiration Scale
The Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS) consists of 21 items. The scale includes the dimensions of aspiration for advancement, inspiration toward school, achievement motivation, enjoyment of school and life, and importance of school.
Measured: 1 week
Critical Thinking Disposition Scale
The Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) is a 30-item measurement instrument. During scoring, positively worded items are rated from 1 to 5, whereas negatively worded items are coded using reverse scoring from 5 to 1. The total possible scores on the scale range from 30 to 150, with higher scores indicating a higher level of critical thinking disposition.
Measured: 1 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2026
- Study start15 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025
- Study completion2 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physiotherapy and RehabilitationStudies 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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 82 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nurcan Contarli, Karabuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07616479
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KBU2024/2025
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 23 May 2026
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Academic Literacy, Academic Aspiration, and Critical Thinking Disposition Following Academic Literacy Education in Physiotherapy Students: A Single-Group Pretest-Posttest Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07616479
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KBU2024/2025
- Conditions
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Academic Literacies, Academic Aspiration, Critical Thinking, Higher Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 82 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 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.
This study aimed to examine changes in academic literacy, academic aspiration, and critical thinking disposition following academic literacy education among physiotherapy students. Data is collected using the Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) via an online survey.
Detailed description
A prospective single-group pretest-posttest design was used. Eighty-two undergraduate physiotherapy students completed a 14-week Academic Literacy course delivered for 2 hours per week during the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) were administered before and after the course.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Literacy Education | Experimental | Other: Academic Literacy Course |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being a university student between the ages of 18-25.
- Enrollment as a second-year physiotherapy student;
- Taking the Academic Literacy course for the first time;
- Volunteering to participate and providing informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students who attended less than 70% of the Academic Literacy course were excluded from the final analysis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Literacy CourseEighty-two undergraduate physiotherapy students completed a 14-week Academic Literacy course delivered for 2 hours per week during the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. | Other | Academic Literacy Education |
Primary outcome
Academic Literacy Scale
Time frame: 1 week
The Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), is a measurement tool based on a five-point Likert rating system. The scale consists of a total of 23 items grouped into three subdimensions: academic disposition, research process, and use of information.
Academic Aspiration Scale
Time frame: 1 week
The Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS) consists of 21 items. The scale includes the dimensions of aspiration for advancement, inspiration toward school, achievement motivation, enjoyment of school and life, and importance of school.
Critical Thinking Disposition Scale
Time frame: 1 week
The Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) is a 30-item measurement instrument. During scoring, positively worded items are rated from 1 to 5, whereas negatively worded items are coded using reverse scoring from 5 to 1. The total possible scores on the scale range from 30 to 150, with higher scores indicating a higher level of critical thinking disposition.
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 16 Oct 2026.
- 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. 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 Academic Literacy Course in people with Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and Academic Literacies, run by Karabuk 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 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?
Academic Literacy Scale (time frame: 1 week). The study lists 3 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 16 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.