Electrocardiography EducationNCT07837635
ECG TRAİNİNG METHODS FOR PEDİATRİC RESİDENTS
A study testing Conference-Based ECG Training and Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training in people with Electrocardiography Education, run by Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of two electrocardiography (ECG) training methods among pediatric residents. After receiving basic ECG training, participants were randomly assigned to either conference-based training or small-group case-based training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Electrocardiography Education
- What is being tested?
- Conference-Based ECG Training and Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 76 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 May 2023to 30 Oct 2023
- 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
- Pediatric residents actively working at Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital during the study period.
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Being on a pediatric cardiology rotation during the study period.
- Having an initial ECG assessment score greater than 80%.
- Not actively working at the institution during the study period.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
Izmir, İzmir, 35220
About this study
Official title: EVALUATİON OF THE EFFECTİVENESS OF CONFERENCE-BASED AND SMALL-GROUP ECG TRAİNİNG FOR PEDİATRİC RESİDENTS
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of two electrocardiography (ECG) training methods among pediatric residents. After receiving basic ECG training, participants were randomly assigned to either conference-based training or small-group case-based training. ECG interpretation performance was assessed using a structured examination at baseline, immediately after basic training, and at 1 and 4 months after the randomized educational interventions. The study aimed to compare changes in ECG interpretation performance over time between the two training methods and to evaluate the retention of ECG knowledge.
Read the detailed description
This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled study was conducted among pediatric residents at Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital in Izmir, Türkiye. Participants first received basic ECG training delivered by the same pediatric cardiology specialist. A total of 76 pediatric residents were enrolled and participated in the initial assessment and basic ECG training. Of these, 63 participants proceeded to randomization and were allocated in a 1:1 ratio to conference-based training or small-group case-based training. Both educational interventions covered the same learning objectives and ECG content and had comparable training durations.
ECG interpretation performance was evaluated using a structured examination consisting of 10 pediatric ECG cases. The assessment included heart rate, cardiac axis, rhythm, identification of pathological findings, and final ECG diagnosis. Assessments were performed before and immediately after the initial basic ECG training and at 1 and 4 months following the randomized educational interventions. The primary objective was to compare changes in ECG interpretation performance over time between the two training methods.
- Conditions
- Electrocardiography Education
- Being tested
- Conference-Based ECG Training, Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training
- Keywords
- Electrocardiography, Medical Education, Cardiology, Pediatric Residents
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conference-Based ECG TrainingBehavioural
Participants received a 45-minute conference-based ECG training session delivered by a pediatric cardiology specialist. The training covered predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content.
Small-Group Case-Based ECG TrainingBehavioural
Participants received a 45-minute small-group case-based ECG training session in groups of 5-6 participants. The training used interactive pediatric ECG cases and feedback and covered the same predefined ECG interpretation objectives and content as the conference-based training.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conference-Based ECG Training | Experimental | Participants assigned to this arm received conference-based ECG training covering predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content. Receives: Behavioral: Conference-Based ECG Training |
| Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training | Experimental | Participants assigned to this arm received small-group case-based ECG training covering predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content. Receives: Behavioral: Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in ECG Interpretation Performance Over Time
ECG interpretation performance was assessed using a structured examination consisting of 10 pediatric ECG cases. For each ECG, participants were evaluated on heart rate, cardiac axis, rhythm, identification of pathological findings, and final ECG diagnosis. The total score was standardized to a 0-10 scale, with higher scores indicating better ECG interpretation performance. The primary outcome was the change in ECG interpretation scores over time and its comparison between the conference-based and small-group case-based training groups.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after basic ECG training, 1 month, and 4 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Retention of ECG Interpretation Performance
Retention of ECG interpretation performance was assessed using the same structured 10-case pediatric ECG examination. The total score was standardized to a 0-10 scale, with higher scores indicating better ECG interpretation performance. Changes in performance between the 1-month and 4-month assessments were evaluated to assess retention of ECG interpretation knowledge.
Measured: 1 month and 4 months after the randomized educational interventions
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2026
- Study start15 May 2023
- Primary completion30 Oct 2023
- Study completion30 Oct 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Electrocardiography 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
- Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to conference-based training or small-group case-based training. Both groups received educational interventions covering the same ECG learning objectives and content.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 76 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Beyhan Berna Akpara, Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07837635
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 852
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in this study may be made available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical and institutional requirements.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- EVALUATİON OF THE EFFECTİVENESS OF CONFERENCE-BASED AND SMALL-GROUP ECG TRAİNİNG FOR PEDİATRİC RESİDENTS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07837635
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 852
- Conditions
- Electrocardiography Education
- Keywords
- Electrocardiography, Medical Education, Cardiology, Pediatric Residents
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 76 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Dr. Behcet Uz Children's HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 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 randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of two electrocardiography (ECG) training methods among pediatric residents. After receiving basic ECG training, participants were randomly assigned to either conference-based training or small-group case-based training. ECG interpretation performance was assessed using a structured examination at baseline, immediately after basic training, and at 1 and 4 months after the randomized educational interventions. The study aimed to compare changes in ECG interpretation performance over time between the two training methods and to evaluate the retention of ECG knowledge.
Detailed description
This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled study was conducted among pediatric residents at Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital in Izmir, Türkiye. Participants first received basic ECG training delivered by the same pediatric cardiology specialist. A total of 76 pediatric residents were enrolled and participated in the initial assessment and basic ECG training. Of these, 63 participants proceeded to randomization and were allocated in a 1:1 ratio to conference-based training or small-group case-based training. Both educational interventions covered the same learning objectives and ECG content and had comparable training durations.
ECG interpretation performance was evaluated using a structured examination consisting of 10 pediatric ECG cases. The assessment included heart rate, cardiac axis, rhythm, identification of pathological findings, and final ECG diagnosis. Assessments were performed before and immediately after the initial basic ECG training and at 1 and 4 months following the randomized educational interventions. The primary objective was to compare changes in ECG interpretation performance over time between the two training methods.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to conference-based training or small-group case-based training. Both groups received educational interventions covering the same ECG learning objectives and content.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conference-Based ECG Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Conference-Based ECG TrainingParticipants assigned to this arm received conference-based ECG training covering predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content. |
| Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Small-Group Case-Based ECG TrainingParticipants assigned to this arm received small-group case-based ECG training covering predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Pediatric residents actively working at Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital during the study period.
- Voluntary participation in the study and provision of written informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being on a pediatric cardiology rotation during the study period.
- Having an initial ECG assessment score greater than 80%.
- Not actively working at the institution during the study period.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conference-Based ECG TrainingParticipants received a 45-minute conference-based ECG training session delivered by a pediatric cardiology specialist. The training covered predefined pediatric ECG interpretation objectives and content. | Behavioural | Conference-Based ECG Training |
| Small-Group Case-Based ECG TrainingParticipants received a 45-minute small-group case-based ECG training session in groups of 5-6 participants. The training used interactive pediatric ECG cases and feedback and covered the same predefined ECG interpretation objectives and content as the conference-based training. | Behavioural | Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training |
Primary outcome
Change in ECG Interpretation Performance Over Time
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after basic ECG training, 1 month, and 4 months
ECG interpretation performance was assessed using a structured examination consisting of 10 pediatric ECG cases. For each ECG, participants were evaluated on heart rate, cardiac axis, rhythm, identification of pathological findings, and final ECG diagnosis. The total score was standardized to a 0-10 scale, with higher scores indicating better ECG interpretation performance. The primary outcome was the change in ECG interpretation scores over time and its comparison between the conference-based and small-group case-based training groups.
1 secondary outcome
Retention of ECG Interpretation Performance
Time frame: 1 month and 4 months after the randomized educational interventions
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 23 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in this study may be made available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical and institutional requirements.
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 Conference-Based ECG Training and Small-Group Case-Based ECG Training in people with Electrocardiography Education, run by Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital 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 2 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 23 Sep 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?
Change in ECG Interpretation Performance Over Time (time frame: Baseline, immediately after basic ECG training, 1 month, and 4 months). 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 23 Sep 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.