Stereotype-threatNCT06138119
The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Fiberoptic Intubation Performance
A study testing stereotype threat manipulation in people with Stereotype-threat and Intubation; Difficult or Failed, run by V.K.V. American Hospital, Istanbul at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Gender bias and stereotypes have been recognized as pervasive factors influencing various aspects of society, including professional settings. Within the realm of medical practice, understanding the potential impacts of such biases on performance is of paramount importance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stereotype-threat, Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Gender
- What is being tested?
- stereotype threat manipulation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2023to 15 Dec 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 1.Residents in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, who have completed their initial year of residency and have prior experience in FOE.
Who cannot join
- Not meeting the above criteria
- Not willing to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Fiberoptic Intubation Performance: A Randomized Controlled Simulation Study
Gender bias and stereotypes have been recognized as pervasive factors influencing various aspects of society, including professional settings. Within the realm of medical practice, understanding the potential impacts of such biases on performance is of paramount importance. Anesthesiology, a field that demands technical precision, teamwork, and rapid decision-making, is not immune to the potential effects of gender stereotypes on performance outcomes. This study aims to explore the potential influence of gender stereotype manipulation and stereotype threat on the fiber-optic intubation (FOE) performance of female anesthesiology residents.
Stereotype threat refers to the apprehension individuals experience when their actions or abilities are evaluated within the context of negative stereotypes associated with their social group. Such threat has been shown to adversely affect cognitive and motor performance in various domains. In medical education, where skills are honed through training, understanding the role of stereotype threat is crucial to fostering equitable learning environments and ensuring patient safety.
- Conditions
- Stereotype-threat, Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Gender
- Being tested
- stereotype threat manipulation
- Keywords
- Gender Stereotype, Fiberoptic Intubation
- Medical subject headings
- Coitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
stereotype threat manipulationBehavioural
Stereotype threat is the thought that a person will be negatively evaluated and judged regarding a negative stereotype that belongs to the group to which he/ she belongs. Stereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the male and female participants in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. For manipulation, the following sentences will be said to the participants in the experimental group: "We aim to compare fiberoptic intubation performance between male and female anesthesiologists. Additionally, we are investigating whether the high inclination of males towards computer games has any impact on their fiberoptic intubation success." The other participants (Control Group) will not be given any prior information.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Female anesthesiologists in the experimental group | Experimental | Stereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the female anesthesiologist in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. Receives: Behavioral: stereotype threat manipulation |
| Female anesthesiologists in the control group | No intervention | The female anesthesiologists in the control group will not be given any prior information. |
| Male anesthesiologist in the experimental group | Experimental | Stereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the male anesthesiologist in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. Receives: Behavioral: stereotype threat manipulation |
| Male anesthesiologist in the control group | No intervention | The male anesthesiologists in the control group will not be given any prior information. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fİberoptic Intubation (FOE) Performance
Change in FOE scores in the experimental group compared to the control group. Measurements were conducted on the ORSIM Bronchoscopy simulator using its own measurement parameters, including Task Completion Time (s), Collision Avoidance (%), and Final Score (min 0-100). A decrease in task completion time, an increase in collision avoidance percentage, and a higher final score indicate that the participant performed fiberoptic intubation more effectively.
Measured: During FOE simulation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2023
- Study start15 Nov 2023
- Primary completion17 Nov 2023
- Study completion15 Dec 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Stereotype-threatStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- It will be a 2x2 between-subject factorial design. Simulation FOE (Fiberoptic Intubation) scores will be the dependent variable. Being male or female and stereotype threat will be the study's independent variables. There will be four groups to be compared: Male anesthesiologists in the experimental group (1), male anesthesiologists in the control group (2), female anesthesiologists in the experimental group (3), female anesthesiologists in the control group (4).
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- V.K.V. American Hospital, Istanbul
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Murat Tümer, MD, V.K.V. American Hospital, Istanbul
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06138119
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GenderAndFob
- Status last verified
- Mar 2024
- First submitted
- 13 Nov 2023
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Publications
Steele CM, Aronson J. Stereotype threat and the intellectual test performance of African Americans. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1995 Nov;69(5):797-811. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.69.5.797.
PubMed 7473032Hall WJ, Chapman MV, Lee KM, Merino YM, Thomas TW, Payne BK, Eng E, Day SH, Coyne-Beasley T. Implicit Racial/Ethnic Bias Among Health Care Professionals and Its Influence on Health Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Am J Public Health. 2015 Dec;105(12):e60-76. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302903. Epub 2015 Oct 15.
PubMed 26469668Ankay Yilbas A, Canbay O, Akca B, Uzumcugil F, Melek A, Calis M, Vargel I. The effect of playing video games on fiberoptic intubation skills. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2019 Aug;38(4):341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2018.11.012. Epub 2018 Dec 21.
PubMed 30579943
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Mar 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Fiberoptic Intubation Performance: A Randomized Controlled Simulation Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06138119
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GenderAndFob
- Conditions
- Stereotype-threat, Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Gender
- Keywords
- Gender Stereotype, Fiberoptic Intubation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- V.K.V. American Hospital, IstanbulUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Gender bias and stereotypes have been recognized as pervasive factors influencing various aspects of society, including professional settings. Within the realm of medical practice, understanding the potential impacts of such biases on performance is of paramount importance. Anesthesiology, a field that demands technical precision, teamwork, and rapid decision-making, is not immune to the potential effects of gender stereotypes on performance outcomes. This study aims to explore the potential influence of gender stereotype manipulation and stereotype threat on the fiber-optic intubation (FOE) performance of female anesthesiology residents.
Stereotype threat refers to the apprehension individuals experience when their actions or abilities are evaluated within the context of negative stereotypes associated with their social group. Such threat has been shown to adversely affect cognitive and motor performance in various domains. In medical education, where skills are honed through training, understanding the role of stereotype threat is crucial to fostering equitable learning environments and ensuring patient safety.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 4
- Model description
- It will be a 2x2 between-subject factorial design. Simulation FOE (Fiberoptic Intubation) scores will be the dependent variable. Being male or female and stereotype threat will be the study's independent variables. There will be four groups to be compared: Male anesthesiologists in the experimental group (1), male anesthesiologists in the control group (2), female anesthesiologists in the experimental group (3), female anesthesiologists in the control group (4).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Female anesthesiologists in the experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: stereotype threat manipulationStereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the female anesthesiologist in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. |
| Female anesthesiologists in the control group | No intervention | –The female anesthesiologists in the control group will not be given any prior information. |
| Male anesthesiologist in the experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: stereotype threat manipulationStereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the male anesthesiologist in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. |
| Male anesthesiologist in the control group | No intervention | –The male anesthesiologists in the control group will not be given any prior information. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1.Residents in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, who have completed their initial year of residency and have prior experience in FOE.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not meeting the above criteria
- Not willing to participate in the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| stereotype threat manipulationStereotype threat is the thought that a person will be negatively evaluated and judged regarding a negative stereotype that belongs to the group to which he/ she belongs. Stereotype threat manipulation will be performed on the male and female participants in the experimental group just before they are taken into the testing room. For manipulation, the following sentences will be said to the participants in the experimental group: "We aim to compare fiberoptic intubation performance between male and female anesthesiologists. Additionally, we are investigating whether the high inclination of males towards computer games has any impact on their fiberoptic intubation success." The other participants (Control Group) will not be given any prior information. | Behavioural | Female anesthesiologists in the experimental group, Male anesthesiologist in the experimental group |
Primary outcome
Fİberoptic Intubation (FOE) Performance
Time frame: During FOE simulation
Change in FOE scores in the experimental group compared to the control group. Measurements were conducted on the ORSIM Bronchoscopy simulator using its own measurement parameters, including Task Completion Time (s), Collision Avoidance (%), and Final Score (min 0-100). A decrease in task completion time, an increase in collision avoidance percentage, and a higher final score indicate that the participant performed fiberoptic intubation more effectively.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Mar 2024.
- Background: PubMed 7473032Steele CM, Aronson J. Stereotype threat and the intellectual test performance of African Americans. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1995 Nov;69(5):797-811. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.69.5.797.
- Background: PubMed 26469668Hall WJ, Chapman MV, Lee KM, Merino YM, Thomas TW, Payne BK, Eng E, Day SH, Coyne-Beasley T. Implicit Racial/Ethnic Bias Among Health Care Professionals and Its Influence on Health Care Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Am J Public Health. 2015 Dec;105(12):e60-76. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302903. Epub 2015 Oct 15.
- Background: PubMed 30579943Ankay Yilbas A, Canbay O, Akca B, Uzumcugil F, Melek A, Calis M, Vargel I. The effect of playing video games on fiberoptic intubation skills. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. 2019 Aug;38(4):341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.accpm.2018.11.012. Epub 2018 Dec 21.
- Fiberoptic simulation deviceLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing stereotype threat manipulation in people with Stereotype-threat and Intubation; Difficult or Failed, run by V.K.V. American Hospital, Istanbul at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Fİberoptic Intubation (FOE) Performance (time frame: During FOE simulation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06138119, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2024.