War zone study: can simulated emergencies train better doctors than online classes?

NCT ID NCT07336784

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Heart Institute, Ministry of Health of Ukraine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether simulation-based lectures help first-year anesthesiology residents learn and remember more than online lectures during wartime in Ukraine. Sixty-five residents were randomly assigned to either hands-on simulation training or online classes over three months. Researchers measured knowledge before and after training, plus satisfaction with the teaching method.

What this could mean

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Active substance: simulation-based lectures
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that hands-on simulation training helps doctors learn better than online classes, even during wartime.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 65 residents, so results may not apply to other settings. It tests education, not a medical treatment, so direct patient benefits are indirect.

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ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE MEDICAL EDUCATION SIMULATION BASED LEARNING

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PL Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

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