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NCT Number: NCT07368452

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Medical Education Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kütahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Video-based BLS training

Behavioral

A structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered via standardized instructional videos.

Simulation-based BLS training

Behavioral

Instructor-led simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use.

Primary outcomes

  1. OSCE performance score

    Time frame: 3 weeks after training

    Total score obtained on a standardized Basic Life Support (BLS) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist. Higher scores indicate better performance.

Secondary outcomes

  1. BLS knowledge test score (pre-test)

    Time frame: Baseline (before training)

    Score obtained on a multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered before training.

  2. BLS knowledge test score (post-test)

    Time frame: Immediately after training

    Score obtained on the same multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered immediately after training.

Other outcomes

  1. Knowledge gain

    Time frame: From baseline to immediately after training

    Change in BLS knowledge test score calculated as post-test score minus pre-test score.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students: A Randomized Trial

Acronym: BLS-VIDEO-SIM

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 26, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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