Impact of a Simulated Mini-CEX on Clinical Performance During a Real-World Mini-CEX (NCT07663760) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of a Simulated Mini-CEX on Clinical Performance During a Real-World Mini-CEX
18 participantsStarted 2026-06-02
Plain-language summary
Modern medical education is based on competency-based learning and the use of formative assessment tools in real clinical settings, such as the Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX). However, the impact of a prior simulated mini-CEX experience on subsequent performance in real clinical settings remains insufficiently studied, particularly among medical students in anesthesiology-intensive care (DCEM3). This study aimed to assess the effect of a simulated mini-CEX on performance during a real mini-CEX in pre-anesthetic consultation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Fifth-year medical students (DCEM3) enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis within the acute medicine program.
* Students completing their clinical clerkship during the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year in one of the three participating anesthesiology and intensive care departments.
* Students who voluntarily agree to participate and have provided written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Students who do not complete the entire educational curriculum (absence from either of the two assessments).
* Students who have already received similar training.
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
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students' overall performance
Timeframe: Through study completion, up to 4 weeks