Nursing EducationNCT07769762
The Effect of Chess Intervention
A study testing Chess Programme in people with Nursing Education, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a chess programme on nursing students' critical thinking tendencies and levels of cognitive flexibility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nursing Education
- What is being tested?
- Chess Programme
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 21 Sep 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Be aged 18 or over
- Be a third-year nursing student,
- Be familiar with the basic rules of chess,
- Agree to take part in the study
Who cannot join
- Difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish
- Having a visual or hearing impairment
- Having a neuropsychiatric condition
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Chess Intervention on Nursing Students' Levels of Critical Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a chess programme on nursing students' critical thinking tendencies and levels of cognitive flexibility.
- Conditions
- Nursing Education
- Being tested
- Chess Programme
- Keywords
- nursing student, chess, Cognitive Flexibility, Critical Thinking
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Chess ProgrammeBehavioural
Four chess sessions will be held for the intervention group. Each session is scheduled to last 35-40 minutes, with sessions taking place at weekly intervals.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Chess Programme Intervention | Experimental | Four chess sessions will be held for the intervention group. Each session is scheduled to last 35-40 minutes, with sessions taking place at weekly intervals. Receives: Behavioral: Chess Programme |
| Control | No intervention | Students placed on the waiting list will be offered support once the programme has been completed. No support will be provided during the main programme. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Critical Thinking Disposition Scale
The scale consists of 5 dimensions and a total of 49 items. The scale is rated on a scale of "Strongly agree (5), Mostly agree (4), Somewhat agree (3), Mostly disagree (2), Strongly disagree (1)". The total score for the scale ranges from 49 to 245. As the total score on the scale increases, the tendency towards critical thinking increases.
Measured: The data collection tools will be administered as a pre-test and a post-test (four week later).
Cognitive Flexibility Inventory
The scale comprises 20 items and is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1) Not at all appropriate, 2) Not very appropriate, 3) Undecided, 4) Appropriate and 5) Completely appropriate). The maximum score on the measure is 100 and the minimum is 20. A higher score on the scale indicates an increase in cognitive flexibility.
Measured: The data collection tools will be administered as a pre-test and a post-test (four weeks later).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Aug 2026
- Study start21 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nursing 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
- The study will be conducted using a randomised controlled experimental design with a waiting list.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayşegül Akca, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07769762
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 06/284
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Chess Intervention on Nursing Students' Levels of Critical Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07769762
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 06/284
- Conditions
- Nursing Education
- Keywords
- nursing student, chess, Cognitive Flexibility, Critical Thinking
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Aug 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.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a chess programme on nursing students' critical thinking tendencies and levels of cognitive flexibility.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The study will be conducted using a randomised controlled experimental design with a waiting list.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chess Programme Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Chess ProgrammeFour chess sessions will be held for the intervention group. Each session is scheduled to last 35-40 minutes, with sessions taking place at weekly intervals. |
| Control | No intervention | –Students placed on the waiting list will be offered support once the programme has been completed. No support will be provided during the main programme. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Be aged 18 or over
- Be a third-year nursing student,
- Be familiar with the basic rules of chess,
- Agree to take part in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish
- Having a visual or hearing impairment
- Having a neuropsychiatric condition
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chess ProgrammeFour chess sessions will be held for the intervention group. Each session is scheduled to last 35-40 minutes, with sessions taking place at weekly intervals. | Behavioural | Chess Programme Intervention |
Primary outcome
Critical Thinking Disposition Scale
Time frame: The data collection tools will be administered as a pre-test and a post-test (four week later).
The scale consists of 5 dimensions and a total of 49 items. The scale is rated on a scale of "Strongly agree (5), Mostly agree (4), Somewhat agree (3), Mostly disagree (2), Strongly disagree (1)". The total score for the scale ranges from 49 to 245. As the total score on the scale increases, the tendency towards critical thinking increases.
Cognitive Flexibility Inventory
Time frame: The data collection tools will be administered as a pre-test and a post-test (four weeks later).
The scale comprises 20 items and is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1) Not at all appropriate, 2) Not very appropriate, 3) Undecided, 4) Appropriate and 5) Completely appropriate). The maximum score on the measure is 100 and the minimum is 20. A higher score on the scale indicates an increase in cognitive flexibility.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Aug 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Chess Programme in people with Nursing Education, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University.
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 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (time frame: The data collection tools will be administered as a pre-test and a post-test (four week later).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Aug 2026.