Clinical CompetenceNCT07850024
Deliberate Repetitive Practice and Nursing Student Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
A study testing Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario in people with Clinical Competence and Nursing Education, run by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study examined whether a structured deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario was associated with changes in prelicensure nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Clinical Competence, Nursing Education, Self-Efficacy
- What is being tested?
- Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 8 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 20 Oct 2023to 19 Oct 2024
- 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
- Current enrollment in the prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Junior or Senior level at the study institution
- Willingness to participate voluntarily
Who cannot join
- Students not enrolled at the Junior or Senior level in the BSN program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702
About this study
Official title: Deliberate Repetitive Practice and Nursing Student Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion: An Exploratory Descriptive Study
This study examined whether a structured deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario was associated with changes in prelicensure nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion. PIVC insertion is a foundational nursing skill, yet first-attempt failure rates are high and student confidence is often low. The DRP intervention consisted of standardized instruction, supervised repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized feedback from a nurse educator. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured students' confidence and preparedness using a researcher-developed three-item questionnaire. The study used a descriptive pre-post design at a single Midwestern university with prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.
Read the detailed description
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most commonly performed nursing procedures, yet first-attempt failure rates range from 35% to 50%. Low student confidence has been identified as a contributing factor. Deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) is a structured educational approach involving focused repetition with individualized corrective feedback, grounded in deliberate practice theory. This exploratory descriptive study examined whether participation in a DRP simulation scenario was associated with changes in nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for PIVC insertion. All 52 eligible Junior and Senior level prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at a single Midwestern university were invited to complete a pre-intervention survey. Students then had the opportunity to voluntarily participate in a structured DRP scenario consisting of verbal instruction, supervised hands-on PIVC insertion practice on a simulator, and individualized formative feedback. Post-intervention surveys were administered immediately after scenario completion. Pre- and post-survey groups were not matched at the individual level. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize response distributions at each time point. The study was approved by the university's Institutional Review Board (approval ID: 202325465).
- Conditions
- Clinical Competence, Nursing Education, Self-Efficacy
- Being tested
- Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario
- Keywords
- deliberate practice, peripheral intravenous catheter, simulation, nursing students, confidence, peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation ScenarioBehavioural
A structured simulation intervention consisting of standardized verbal instruction on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion technique, supervised hands-on repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized formative feedback from a qualified nurse educator after each attempt. Participants practiced until technique was consistent.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberate Repetitive Simulation | Experimental | Participants received a structured deliberate repetitive practice simulation scenario for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. Receives: Behavioral: Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Student self-reported confidence in safely placing a peripheral intravenous catheter, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very confident, somewhat confident, not so confident) using a researcher-developed survey.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Student self-reported preparedness for safe PIVC placement, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very prepared, somewhat prepared, not prepared) using a researcher-developed survey.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2026
- Study start20 Oct 2023
- Primary completion19 Oct 2024
- Study completion19 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Clinical CompetenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- All participants received the same deliberate repetitive practice simulation intervention. No comparison group was used.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marie Walsh, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07850024
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UWEC-IRB-25465
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Deliberate Repetitive Practice and Nursing Student Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion: An Exploratory Descriptive Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07850024
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UWEC-IRB-25465
- Conditions
- Clinical Competence, Nursing Education, Self-Efficacy
- Keywords
- deliberate practice, peripheral intravenous catheter, simulation, nursing students, confidence, peripheral intravenous catheter insertion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 19 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 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 study examined whether a structured deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario was associated with changes in prelicensure nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion. PIVC insertion is a foundational nursing skill, yet first-attempt failure rates are high and student confidence is often low. The DRP intervention consisted of standardized instruction, supervised repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized feedback from a nurse educator. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured students' confidence and preparedness using a researcher-developed three-item questionnaire. The study used a descriptive pre-post design at a single Midwestern university with prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.
Detailed description
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most commonly performed nursing procedures, yet first-attempt failure rates range from 35% to 50%. Low student confidence has been identified as a contributing factor. Deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) is a structured educational approach involving focused repetition with individualized corrective feedback, grounded in deliberate practice theory. This exploratory descriptive study examined whether participation in a DRP simulation scenario was associated with changes in nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for PIVC insertion. All 52 eligible Junior and Senior level prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at a single Midwestern university were invited to complete a pre-intervention survey. Students then had the opportunity to voluntarily participate in a structured DRP scenario consisting of verbal instruction, supervised hands-on PIVC insertion practice on a simulator, and individualized formative feedback. Post-intervention surveys were administered immediately after scenario completion. Pre- and post-survey groups were not matched at the individual level. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize response distributions at each time point. The study was approved by the university's Institutional Review Board (approval ID: 202325465).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- All participants received the same deliberate repetitive practice simulation intervention. No comparison group was used.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberate Repetitive Simulation | Experimental | Behavioral: Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation ScenarioParticipants received a structured deliberate repetitive practice simulation scenario for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Current enrollment in the prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Junior or Senior level at the study institution
- Willingness to participate voluntarily
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Students not enrolled at the Junior or Senior level in the BSN program
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation ScenarioA structured simulation intervention consisting of standardized verbal instruction on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion technique, supervised hands-on repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized formative feedback from a qualified nurse educator after each attempt. Participants practiced until technique was consistent. | Behavioural | Deliberate Repetitive Simulation |
Primary outcome
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
Student self-reported confidence in safely placing a peripheral intravenous catheter, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very confident, somewhat confident, not so confident) using a researcher-developed survey.
1 secondary outcome
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.
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 5 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Deliberate Repetitive Practice (DRP) Simulation Scenario in people with Clinical Competence and Nursing Education, run by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at 1 site in United States.
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 2 inclusion and 1 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 5 Oct 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 United States. 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?
Self-Reported Confidence in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion (time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario.). 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 5 Oct 2026.