Medical EducationBLS-VIDEO-SIMNCT07368452
Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students
A study testing Video-based BLS training and Simulation-based BLS training in people with Medical Education and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Medical Education, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
- What is being tested?
- Video-based BLS training and Simulation-based BLS training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 121 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 4 Oct 2025to 31 Oct 2025
- 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 20 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Enrollment as a fourth-year medical student at the study institution
- Age 18 years or older
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Provision of written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Previous participation in a formal BLS instructor or trainer program
- Declined or withdrew informed consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students: A Randomized Trial
This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Performance was assessed using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted 3 weeks after training. The primary outcome was OSCE performance at 3 weeks, and secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores and knowledge gain.
- Being tested
- Video-based BLS training, Simulation-based BLS training
- Keywords
- basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, simulation-based education, video-based education, OSCE
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Video-based BLS trainingBehavioural
A structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered via standardized instructional videos.
Simulation-based BLS trainingBehavioural
Instructor-led simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Video-based BLS training | Experimental | Participants received a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered as standardized instructional videos. After viewing the module, participants completed the planned practice session(s) according to the curriculum and subsequently underwent the scheduled assessments. Receives: Behavioral: Video-based BLS training |
| Simulation-based BLS training | Experimental | Participants received instructor-led, simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use. Training was delivered according to the curriculum, followed by the scheduled assessments. Receives: Behavioral: Simulation-based BLS training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
OSCE performance score
Total score obtained on a standardized Basic Life Support (BLS) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Measured: 3 weeks after training
Secondary outcomes (2)
BLS knowledge test score (pre-test)
Score obtained on a multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered before training.
Measured: Baseline (before training)
BLS knowledge test score (post-test)
Score obtained on the same multiple-choice BLS knowledge test administered immediately after training.
Measured: Immediately after training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start4 Oct 2025
- Primary completion26 Oct 2025
- Study completion31 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Medical EducationStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomized to one of two parallel arms (video-based vs simulation-based BLS training) and received only the assigned intervention.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 121 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Serkan TELLİ, Kutahya Health Sciences University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07368452
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/11-45
- Acronym
- BLS-VIDEO-SIM
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared publicly, as the dataset contains institution-specific educational assessment data and sharing was not included in the original ethics approval. De-identified aggregate data are reported in the manuscript.
Publications
Telli S, Camgoz S, Yaman M, Arslan SF. Facilitated interactive video versus simulation-based training after a standardized lecture for basic life support in medical students: a randomized trial. BMC Med Educ. 2026 Apr 1;26(1):753. doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-09128-4.
PubMed 41923091
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students: A Randomized Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07368452
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BLS-VIDEO-SIM / 2025/11-45
- Keywords
- basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, simulation-based education, video-based education, OSCE
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 121 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2026 (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.
This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Performance was assessed using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted 3 weeks after training. The primary outcome was OSCE performance at 3 weeks, and secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores and knowledge gain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomized to one of two parallel arms (video-based vs simulation-based BLS training) and received only the assigned intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Video-based BLS training | Experimental | Behavioral: Video-based BLS trainingParticipants received a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered as standardized instructional videos. After viewing the module, participants completed the planned practice session(s) according to the curriculum and subsequently underwent the scheduled assessments. |
| Simulation-based BLS training | Experimental | Behavioral: Simulation-based BLS trainingParticipants received instructor-led, simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use. Training was delivered according to the curriculum, followed by the scheduled assessments. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Enrollment as a fourth-year medical student at the study institution
- Age 18 years or older
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Provision of written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Previous participation in a formal BLS instructor or trainer program
- Declined or withdrew informed consent
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video-based BLS trainingA structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered via standardized instructional videos. | Behavioural | Video-based BLS training |
| Simulation-based BLS trainingInstructor-led simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use. | Behavioural | Simulation-based BLS training |
Primary outcome
OSCE performance score
Time frame: 3 weeks after training
Total score obtained on a standardized Basic Life Support (BLS) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) checklist. Higher scores indicate better performance.
2 secondary outcomes
BLS knowledge test score (pre-test)
Time frame: Baseline (before training)
BLS knowledge test score (post-test)
Time frame: Immediately after training
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 28 Jan 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41923091Telli S, Camgoz S, Yaman M, Arslan SF. Facilitated interactive video versus simulation-based training after a standardized lecture for basic life support in medical students: a randomized trial. BMC Med Educ. 2026 Apr 1;26(1):753. doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-09128-4.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared publicly, as the dataset contains institution-specific educational assessment data and sharing was not included in the original ethics approval. De-identified aggregate data are reported in the manuscript.
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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 Video-based BLS training and Simulation-based BLS training in people with Medical Education and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), run by Kutahya Health Sciences University 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 4 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 28 Jan 2026. 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?
OSCE performance score (time frame: 3 weeks after training). 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 NCT07368452, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 28 Jan 2026.