Simulation training boosts student skills in managing postpartum bleeding

NCT ID NCT07618442

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether simulation-based education helps midwifery students learn to manage postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding after childbirth). Forty-five third-year students were split into two groups: both got traditional lectures, but one group also practiced with a high-fidelity birthing simulator. Researchers measured their knowledge, skills, and confidence before, right after, and four weeks later. The goal was to see if simulation training leads to better learning than lectures alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Simulation-based postpartum hemorrhage management education
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how midwifery students are trained to handle postpartum hemorrhage, potentially leading to better real-world outcomes for mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 45 students, so results may not apply broadly. It measures skills in a simulation, not actual patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postpartum Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, 34055, Turkey (Türkiye)

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