Which training method best prepares midwifery students for injections?

NCT ID NCT07793188

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial compares three simulation-based approaches for teaching subcutaneous injections to first-year midwifery students. One group practices on a mannequin, another on a training pad placed on a peer's abdomen, and a third on a pad placed on their own abdomen. Researchers will measure learning, injection skills, self-efficacy, and anxiety after practice. The goal is to see which method best prepares students for real clinical situations.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Simulation-based training: practice on a mannequin, on a peer's training pad, or on one's own abdomen
What this could lead to
If one approach proves better, it could shape how midwifery students learn injection skills, boosting their confidence and reducing anxiety before they work with real patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with 78 students, so results may not apply broadly. Also, the training uses pads and saline, not real injections, so skill transfer to actual patients is uncertain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 78 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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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

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students enrolled in the Midwifery Program at Ankara University Faculty of Nursing who took the Fundamentals of Midwifery Practice course for the first time during the 2025-2026 academic year. * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous experience with self-administered subcutaneous injection

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  • Ankara University Faculty of Nursing

    Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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