Construction and Educational Impact of Plastination Models of the Limbic System, Basal Nuclei, Ce… (NCT06991933) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Construction and Educational Impact of Plastination Models of the Limbic System, Basal Nuclei, Cerebellum, and Human Spinal Cord
60 participantsStarted 2025-10-23
Plain-language summary
Purpose:
This educational trial aims to assess whether plastination models for neuroanatomy training (limbic system, basal ganglia, cerebellum, spinal cord)" improve medical students' understanding of central nervous system anatomy compared to traditional educational methods. It will also evaluate student satisfaction with this teaching tool.
Key Questions:
1. Do plastination models for neuroanatomy training (limbic system, basal ganglia, cerebellum, spinal cord) enhance test scores in neuroanatomy examinations?
2. How do students perceive the educational value of these models?
Study Design:
Researchers will compare two teaching methods:
* Intervention group: Learns using plastination models for neuroanatomy training (limbic system, basal ganglia, cerebellum, spinal cord)
* Control group: Learns using standard 2D atlases, power point and plastic models
Participants will:
1. Complete a pre-intervention anatomy knowledge test
2. Attend 4 weekly neuroanatomy sessions using their assigned method
3. Take a post-intervention exam and satisfaction survey
4. Participate in focus groups about their learning experience
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Medical students in their third semester of training
* Currently enrolled in neuroanatomy coursework at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
* No prior formal training with plastinated models
* Willing to attend all study sessions for 7 weeks
* Able to complete assessments in persian
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior experience with plastinated models
* Currently taking neuroanatomy remediation courses
* Planned absences during \>20% of study sessions
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in neuroanatomy knowledge scores assessed by the "Neuroanatomy Knowledge Assessment Test