Pairing up students may boost episiotomy skills and cut anxiety

NCT ID NCT07344129

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

Summary

This study tested whether midwifery students who practice episiotomy repair in pairs learn better than those who practice alone. 92 students were split into two groups. The paired group worked together on calf tongues, while the control group practiced individually. Researchers measured knowledge, self-confidence, and anxiety before and after training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Learning in Pairs (LiP) educational model

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that paired learning helps midwifery students learn episiotomy skills more effectively and with less anxiety.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center educational study with 92 students. Results may not apply to other settings or skills, and the study measures short-term outcomes only.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sakarya University

    Sakarya, Adapazarı, 00054, Turkey (Türkiye)