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Puzzle power: crosswords may boost nursing Students' injection skills

NCT ID NCT07492017

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Trakya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether solving crossword puzzles helps nursing students learn how to give intramuscular injections. 140 students took part, with some solving puzzles about the skill before practicing. Researchers measured their motivation, mental effort, and skill performance. The goal was to see if this simple, active learning tool makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
crossword puzzles
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, fun way to help nursing students learn complex skills more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is very low-risk but also low-impact.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

140 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be over 18 years of age, * To volunteer, * Taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time, * Absence of any psychiatric disorder that will reduce the ability to comprehend and understand, Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 18 years of age, * Not being a volunteer, * Having previously taken the Fundamentals of Nursing course,

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Conditions

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learning disability

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Learning concepts and skills

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Trakya University

    Edirne, Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)