Nursing StudentsNCT07763444
The Impact of Experiential Simulation on Nursing Students
A study testing Application of weights in people with Nursing Students, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Patients with impaired renal functions sustain their lives through kidney transplantation or various dialysis methods. Peritoneal dialysis, one of these methods, is based on the administration of 1.5-3 liters of dialysis solution into the patient's peritoneal cavity and the replacement of this solution at 4-6 hour… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nursing Students
- What is being tested?
- Application of weights
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 31 May 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a second-year (sophomore) nursing student
- Having successfully completed the Internal Medicine Nursing course
- Voluntarily consenting to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Presence of pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders (specifically chronic low back pain)
- Presence of any clinical contraindications that interfere with the application of external weights
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Necmettin Erbakan University Seydişehir Kamil Akkanat Health Scıence Faculty
Konya, Meram, 42090
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Experiential Simulation on Nursing Students' Empathy Levels and Caring Behaviors: A Mixed Methods Study
Patients with impaired renal functions sustain their lives through kidney transplantation or various dialysis methods. Peritoneal dialysis, one of these methods, is based on the administration of 1.5-3 liters of dialysis solution into the patient's peritoneal cavity and the replacement of this solution at 4-6 hour intervals. The continuous presence of this solution in the peritoneum creates a significant physical burden for the patient. It is crucial for nurses to be aware of this physical load and the challenges patients face throughout the process, to understand them, and to develop empathy. A nurse's understanding of the patient facilitates treatment adherence, improves quality of life, and supports the patient's motivation.
In this study, a weight-based simulation will be implemented to enhance nursing students' empathy levels and caring behaviors. Students will be equipped with a 2 kg weight for four-hour periods to experience the physical burden endured by peritoneal dialysis patients. Following the intervention, students' empathy levels, caring behaviors, and perspectives regarding the experience will be evaluated. It is anticipated that the findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the empathy levels and caring behaviors of nursing students. Furthermore, the students' feedback is expected to guide nursing education, academics, and clinical nurses in providing care for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
- Conditions
- Nursing Students
- Being tested
- Application of weights
- Keywords
- emphaty, nursing students, similasyon, experience, Caring Behaviors
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Application of weightsOther
Weights will be attached to the waist of the participants in the experimental group
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Experimental simulation Receives: Other: Application of weights |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention will be administered to the control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students total score. The scale score ranges from 18 to 126, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher levels of empathy
Measured: Baseline (Day 1, immediately before intervention)
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30 total score. The scale score ranges from 30 to 180, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher perception of nursing care
Measured: Day 1 (immediately after intervention)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students total score. The scale score ranges from 18 to 126, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher levels of empathy
Measured: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30 total score. The scale score ranges from 30 to 180, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher perception of nursing care
Measured: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
Intervention Group Students' Views and Suggestions Regarding the Simulation Process Evaluated via Semi-Structured Interviews
Experiences, views, and suggestions of the students in the intervention group regarding the simulation process evaluated through qualitative semi-structured focus group interviews
Measured: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Aug 2026
- Study start1 May 2026
- Primary completion30 May 2026
- Study completion31 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nursing StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Necmettin Erbakan 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rukiye Burucu, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07763444
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 27522
- Other IDs
- 25GAP55001
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Academic Translation (English) "The research data will be available from the corresponding author for scientific purposes only, upon completion of the study and subsequent publicatio
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Experiential Simulation on Nursing Students' Empathy Levels and Caring Behaviors: A Mixed Methods Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07763444
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 27522
- Conditions
- Nursing Students
- Keywords
- emphaty, nursing students, similasyon, experience, Caring Behaviors
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Aug 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.
Patients with impaired renal functions sustain their lives through kidney transplantation or various dialysis methods. Peritoneal dialysis, one of these methods, is based on the administration of 1.5-3 liters of dialysis solution into the patient's peritoneal cavity and the replacement of this solution at 4-6 hour intervals. The continuous presence of this solution in the peritoneum creates a significant physical burden for the patient. It is crucial for nurses to be aware of this physical load and the challenges patients face throughout the process, to understand them, and to develop empathy. A nurse's understanding of the patient facilitates treatment adherence, improves quality of life, and supports the patient's motivation.
In this study, a weight-based simulation will be implemented to enhance nursing students' empathy levels and caring behaviors. Students will be equipped with a 2 kg weight for four-hour periods to experience the physical burden endured by peritoneal dialysis patients. Following the intervention, students' empathy levels, caring behaviors, and perspectives regarding the experience will be evaluated. It is anticipated that the findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the empathy levels and caring behaviors of nursing students. Furthermore, the students' feedback is expected to guide nursing education, academics, and clinical nurses in providing care for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Application of weightsExperimental simulation |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention will be administered to the control group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being a second-year (sophomore) nursing student
- Having successfully completed the Internal Medicine Nursing course
- Voluntarily consenting to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Presence of pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders (specifically chronic low back pain)
- Presence of any clinical contraindications that interfere with the application of external weights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Application of weightsWeights will be attached to the waist of the participants in the experimental group | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1, immediately before intervention)
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students total score. The scale score ranges from 18 to 126, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher levels of empathy
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30
Time frame: Day 1 (immediately after intervention)
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30 total score. The scale score ranges from 30 to 180, where higher scores represent a better outcome (higher perception of nursing care
3 secondary outcomes
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students
Time frame: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
Caring Behaviors Inventory-30
Time frame: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
Intervention Group Students' Views and Suggestions Regarding the Simulation Process Evaluated via Semi-Structured Interviews
Time frame: After 4 applications (approximately 4 weeks)
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 13 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Academic Translation (English) "The research data will be available from the corresponding author for scientific purposes only, upon completion of the study and subsequent publicatio
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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 Application of weights in people with Nursing Students, run by Necmettin Erbakan 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 13 Aug 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?
Jefferson Scale of Empathy for Nursing Students (time frame: Baseline (Day 1, immediately before intervention)). 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 13 Aug 2026.