Hybrid Episiotomy Training and Student Outcomes (NCT07582302) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Hybrid Episiotomy Training and Student Outcomes
Turkey (Türkiye)51 participantsStarted 2025-12-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of a hybrid episiotomy repair training model on self-efficacy, anxiety, and cognitive load in third-year midwifery students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does standardized sponge-based training improve students' episiotomy skills self-efficacy and cognitive load? Is there a difference between chicken tissue-based training and virtual reality-based training in terms of self-efficacy, anxiety, and cognitive load outcomes?
Researchers will compare chicken tissue-based training and virtual reality-based training to determine whether there are differences in educational outcomes between these two advanced simulation methods.
Participants will:
* complete baseline assessments of anxiety, self-efficacy, and cognitive load,
* receive standardized episiotomy repair training using a sponge model,
* be randomly assigned to either chicken tissue-based hands-on training or virtual reality-based video training,
* complete post-training assessments following each training phase.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being a third-year midwifery student
* Having completed theoretical education on episiotomy and perineal repair
* Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
* Providing written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having previously performed episiotomy repair actively in a clinical setting
* Having any physical condition that may affect surgical hand skills
* Not attending any of the training sessions during the study
* Not completing the data collection process
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Episiotomy Skills Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after training