Ventilator-Associated PneumoniaVAP-MLNCT07866027
Mobile-Based Microlearning for Improving ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols
A study testing Mobile-Based Microlearning Program and Routine Education in people with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections among mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of intensive care unit stay, and healthcare costs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- What is being tested?
- Mobile-Based Microlearning Program and Routine Education
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Dec 2026
- 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 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Registered nurses working in adult intensive care units.
- Providing direct care to mechanically ventilated patients.
- Having at least 6 months of ICU clinical experience.
- Able to read and understand English.
- Owning a smartphone with internet access.
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Nurses on leave during the study period.
- Administrative nurses who do not provide direct patient care.
- Nurses who previously received structured training on the study microlearning program.
- Nurses who decline participation or withdraw from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Mobile-Based Microlearning to Enhance ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections among mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of intensive care unit stay, and healthcare costs. Adherence of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to evidence-based VAP prevention protocols is essential for reducing the incidence of VAP; however, maintaining consistent adherence remains challenging.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based microlearning educational program in improving ICU nurses' adherence to VAP prevention protocols. Eligible ICU nurses will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a mobile-based microlearning program or a control group receiving routine educational resources. The microlearning program will deliver short, focused learning modules through mobile devices using multimedia content, interactive activities, reminders, and reinforcement strategies.
The primary outcome is nurses' adherence to VAP prevention practices. Secondary outcomes include nurses' knowledge regarding VAP prevention and knowledge retention over time. Findings from this study may support the integration of mobile-based microlearning approaches into continuing nursing education programs to enhance evidence-based practice in critical care settings.
- Conditions
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Being tested
- Mobile-Based Microlearning Program, Routine Education
- Keywords
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mobile-Based Microlearning ProgramBehavioural
A mobile-based educational intervention consisting of short learning modules addressing evidence-based ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measures, including hand hygiene, oral care, head-of-bed elevation, suctioning practices, ventilator care, and adherence to VAP prevention bundles.
Routine EducationOther
Standard educational materials and routine institutional education related to ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile-Based Microlearning Group | Experimental | Participants will receive a structured mobile-based microlearning program focused on evidence-based ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices. Educational content will be delivered through mobile devices using short learning modules, multimedia materials, quizzes, reminders, and reinforcement activities. Receives: Behavioral: Mobile-Based Microlearning Program |
| Routine Education Group | Active comparator | Participants will receive routine educational resources and standard institutional training regarding ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices. Receives: Other: Routine Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols
Adherence to ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention protocols measured using a structured observational checklist. Higher scores indicate better adherence to evidence-based VAP preventive practices.
Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, and 8 weeks follow-up
Secondary outcomes (1)
ICU Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention
Knowledge regarding ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measured using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge.
Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, and 8 weeks follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Oct 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Ventilator-Associated PneumoniaStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mobile-based microlearning intervention group or a control group receiving routine educational resources. Outcomes will be assessed and compared between the two parallel groups.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Fakhry Ahmed Salem, Alexandria University
- Investigators
- Mohamed Salem, PHD, Principal investigator, Alexandria University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07866027
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VAP-ML-2026-01
- Acronym
- VAP-ML
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 21 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 21 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mobile-Based Microlearning to Enhance ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07866027
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VAP-ML / VAP-ML-2026-01
- Conditions
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Keywords
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Alexandria UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Oct 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.
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections among mechanically ventilated patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of intensive care unit stay, and healthcare costs. Adherence of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to evidence-based VAP prevention protocols is essential for reducing the incidence of VAP; however, maintaining consistent adherence remains challenging.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based microlearning educational program in improving ICU nurses' adherence to VAP prevention protocols. Eligible ICU nurses will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a mobile-based microlearning program or a control group receiving routine educational resources. The microlearning program will deliver short, focused learning modules through mobile devices using multimedia content, interactive activities, reminders, and reinforcement strategies.
The primary outcome is nurses' adherence to VAP prevention practices. Secondary outcomes include nurses' knowledge regarding VAP prevention and knowledge retention over time. Findings from this study may support the integration of mobile-based microlearning approaches into continuing nursing education programs to enhance evidence-based practice in critical care settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mobile-based microlearning intervention group or a control group receiving routine educational resources. Outcomes will be assessed and compared between the two parallel groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile-Based Microlearning Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mobile-Based Microlearning ProgramParticipants will receive a structured mobile-based microlearning program focused on evidence-based ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices. Educational content will be delivered through mobile devices using short learning modules, multimedia materials, quizzes, reminders, and reinforcement activities. |
| Routine Education Group | Active comparator | Other: Routine EducationParticipants will receive routine educational resources and standard institutional training regarding ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Registered nurses working in adult intensive care units.
- Providing direct care to mechanically ventilated patients.
- Having at least 6 months of ICU clinical experience.
- Able to read and understand English.
- Owning a smartphone with internet access.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Nurses on leave during the study period.
- Administrative nurses who do not provide direct patient care.
- Nurses who previously received structured training on the study microlearning program.
- Nurses who decline participation or withdraw from the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile-Based Microlearning ProgramA mobile-based educational intervention consisting of short learning modules addressing evidence-based ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measures, including hand hygiene, oral care, head-of-bed elevation, suctioning practices, ventilator care, and adherence to VAP prevention bundles. | Behavioural | Mobile-Based Microlearning Group |
| Routine EducationStandard educational materials and routine institutional education related to ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices. | Other | Routine Education Group |
Primary outcome
ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, and 8 weeks follow-up
Adherence to ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention protocols measured using a structured observational checklist. Higher scores indicate better adherence to evidence-based VAP preventive practices.
1 secondary outcome
ICU Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, and 8 weeks follow-up
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 21 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.
Mohamed Salem, PHD principal investigator
Alexandria University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mobile-Based Microlearning Program and Routine Education in people with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, run by Alexandria University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 6 inclusion and 4 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 21 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 Egypt. 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 Mohamed Fakhry Salem, PhD (01286038014, Mohamed.Fakhry@alexu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
ICU Nurses' Adherence to Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocols (time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention, and 8 weeks follow-up). 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 21 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 27 Oct 2026.