CompletedNot Applicable

Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students

Turkey (Türkiye)121 participantsStarted 2025-10-04

Plain-language summary

This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Performance was assessed using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted 3 weeks after training. The primary outcome was OSCE performance at 3 weeks, and secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores and knowledge gain.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrollment as a fourth-year medical student at the study institution * Age 18 years or older * Willingness to participate in the study * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in a formal BLS instructor or trainer program * Declined or withdrew informed consent

What they're measuring

OSCE performance score

Timeframe: 3 weeks after training

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07368452

SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-26

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