Can a simulated crisis make better midwives? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06870227
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using realistic simulation scenarios helps midwifery students learn better, feel more confident, and be more satisfied with their training when managing eclampsia (a serious pregnancy complication) during labor. About 90 students who are taking an obstetric emergencies course will participate. The goal is to see if this hands-on practice improves their skills and readiness for real-life emergencies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Scenario-based simulation using a high-reality simulator
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simulation training improves how midwifery students handle real-life eclampsia emergencies, potentially leading to better patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage educational study with 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures learning and confidence, not actual patient outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the study * Take the Obstetric Emergencies course Exclusion Criteria: * Not volunteering to participate in the study * Not taking the obstetric emergencies course
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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