Clinical Research Directory

Musicians' Health Education in D-A-CH

Professional musicians are often exposed to significant physical and psychological strain. Long hours of playing, high muscle tension in the head and neck area, and performance-related stress can lead to problems such as musculoskeletal pain, jaw joint disorders, facial pain, and reduced oral health. Although these health issues are common, preventive strategies and structured health education are often insufficiently integrated into music training programs. This study aims to assess how topics related to musicians' health and performing arts medicine are currently included in the curricula of music universities in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking part of Switzerland (D-A-CH region). Professors and lecturers responsible for musicians' health or curriculum planning at 39 music universities will be invited to complete a short questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes). The survey collects information about whether and how health-related topics are taught, including whether they are mandatory or elective, their duration, and the specific subjects covered. This is a non-interventional survey study. No medical examinations or treatments will be performed. Participation consists solely of completing the questionnaire. The results will help identify gaps in health education for professional musicians and support the future development of preventive and educational programs.

Application of a Responsive Web-Based Sinus CT Scan Interpretation Training System in Clinical Education

The complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and skull base presents a steep learning curve for junior clinicians in otolaryngology. This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, responsive web-based sinus CT scan interpretation training system compared to traditional educational methods. The study will enroll 36 medical trainees and junior resident physicians with no prior specialized training in otolaryngology imaging. Following a standardized baseline video lecture, participants will be randomized (1:1) into two groups for a one-week rotation period. The intervention group will utilize an interactive, cross-platform web system featuring multi-planar correlations, the CLOSE mnemonic guided reading, and case-based self-assessments. The control group will study using standard digitized text-and-image guidelines and clinical consensus documents. The primary outcome is the objective CT interpretation score, which evaluates the accuracy of identifying anatomical variations and pathological grading (e.g., Lund-Mackay score, osteitis grading) across 10 anonymized clinical cases. Secondary outcomes include interpretation time, diagnostic confidence, and system usability. The findings of this study will provide valuable evidence on whether interactive digital tools can effectively accelerate the learning curve and improve diagnostic accuracy in specialized medical imaging education.

Clean Beauty in Newark, NJ

Every day, consumers use personal care products containing thousands of manmade chemicals. Growing evidence suggests that personal care products specifically marketed to Black women (e.g., hair straighteners and oils, skin lighteners) often contain potentially hazardous chemicals that can interfere with hormones or increase cancer risks. This research focuses on how the investigators can educate and activate community members in Newark, NJ to reduce disparities in exposures occurring through hair products. Leveraging educational clean beauty events hosted by collaborators at Clean Water Action, the investigators will administer surveys on hair product use and attitudes immediately before and after a clean beauty educational intervention. Participants will also complete surveys 3 months post-event to examine any changes in attitudes or behaviors around hair products and their use and safety.

The Effect of Education Provided to Adolescents Living in a Container Settlement on Their Genital Hygiene Behaviours and Menstrual Experiences

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of education provided to adolescents living in a container city, tailored to their needs regarding genital and menstrual hygiene, on their genital hygiene behaviours and menstrual experiences. The training is planned to consist of a total of two sessions (four hours), with each session lasting two hours, held twice a week (Saturdays and Sundays), with a maximum of 15 adolescent girls in each group. The training schedule will be determined based on the days and times suitable for the adolescents. In addition, a copy of the educational material prepared for the training will be provided to each adolescent girl. Appropriate interactive educational techniques (demonstration, role-play, question-and-answer, brainstorming, games, etc.) relevant to the topic will be used in each session of the educational program. Prior to the education, the adolescent girls will be asked to complete the Demographic Characteristics Form, the Genital Hygiene Behaviour Scale (GHDÖ) and the Menstrual Experiences Scale (MDÖ) based on self-reports. Following the final session of the education programme, these adolescent girls will be asked to complete these forms again. Finally, following the collection of the final test data, follow-up data will be collected from the adolescents at the end of the third month.

The Impact of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination

This study aims to compare two different educational and assessment approaches used for teaching pre-extraction clinical evaluation skills to undergraduate dental students. Before performing a simple tooth extraction, students are expected to obtain a medical history, identify systemic risk factors, determine extraction indications, communicate effectively with patients, and make appropriate clinical decisions. Participants will be assigned to either an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)-based educational approach or a traditional teaching and assessment approach. Students' clinical performance, communication skills, clinical reasoning abilities, learning satisfaction, self-confidence, and examination-related anxiety will be evaluated and compared between groups. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of OSCE in undergraduate dental education and contribute to the development of more effective training and assessment strategies for clinical competency acquisition.

The Effect of Wound Care Education Given to Patients on Wound Care Knowledge, Self-Care Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Recovery

This study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial to determine the impact of artificial intelligence-assisted wound care training provided to patients undergoing prosthetic surgery on their wound care knowledge, quality of healing, and self-care self-efficacy. It was planned to include 22 individuals in the experimental group and 22 in the control group. However, considering the potential for data loss, the study was planned to be completed with a total of 50 individuals: 25 in the experimental group and 25 in the control group. Patient Identification Form, Patient Follow-up Form, Knowledge Level Questionnaire, Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scale and Quality of Recovery (QoR-15) Scale were used to collect data.

PULSE - Patient Understanding and Learning Through Structured Education - Effectiveness and Implementation of Patient Education Videos in a New Pediatric Cardiology Clinic: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

This study is looking at whether short educational videos shown during pediatric cardiology visits can help families better understand their child's condition while also making clinic visits run more efficiently. Families coming to a pediatric cardiology clinic may watch short videos related to why they are there (for example: chest pain, heart murmurs, fainting, sports clearance, or Kawasaki disease). The videos are meant to explain common heart-related conditions and answer questions before the doctor comes into the room. Researchers want to see if this: * helps parents and patients learn more, * improves satisfaction with the visit, * helps families feel more involved in decisions, * and reduces the amount of time doctors spend repeating the same explanations. How the study works: One clinic site in San Antonio, TX will start using the videos at different times. Researchers will compare clinic visits before and after the videos are introduced. Who is included: Children being seen in pediatric cardiology clinics and their caregivers. Pregnant women referred for fetal heart evaluations may also be included. What information is collected: Clinic timing information (such as wait times and doctor visit length), Satisfaction surveys, Optional knowledge questionnaires, Basic medical record information needed for the study. Risk level: The study is considered "minimal risk." Patients are still getting normal medical care. No drugs, devices, or experimental treatments are being tested. Privacy protections: Data will be stored on secure hospital systems. Researchers plan to remove identifying information when analyzing results. Medical record numbers are only temporarily used to connect survey data with clinic data. Why the study matters: The clinic hopes the videos can make visits less stressful, improve understanding for families, and help doctors spend more time on personalized care instead of repeating the same explanations over and over. It may also help clinics work more efficiently and reduce delays.

Filipino Family Health Initiative

The overall objective of this research is to test the effectiveness of a parenting program on Filipino parents living in California. The sample will include 180 Filipino immigrant families, half of which will receive the Online Incredible Years® School Age Basic \& Advanced Parent Training Program (intervention) and the other half will receive the American Academy of Pediatrics' Bright Futures handouts (control) and be placed on a 3-month waitlist for the IY parenting program.

Long-term Evaluation of a Mobile Application for Follow-up of Cardiac Patients (Cardio2U Study)

This trial has to aim to evaluate an innovative, in-house developed mobile application supporting patients in their home environment by actively involving them in different aspects of their condition and treatment. The usability, long-term adherence and patient satisfaction will be studied in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or heart failure (HF).

Epidural Catheter Placement Techniques by Anesthesia Residents: Success and Complications

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the impact of epidural catheter placement techniques - loss of resistance (LOR) and hanging drop (HD) - on first-attempt success rates and procedural complications among anesthesia residents. Residents with at least two years of training will perform epidural catheterization under supervision for patients scheduled for elective surgery requiring perioperative epidural analgesia. An independent observer will record procedural details, complications, and postoperative pain scores. The study will enroll 440 patients aged 18-80 with ASA I-III classification.

The Effect of Wiping Bath Training on Early Bathing, Body Temperature and Umbilical Cord Fall Time in Newborns

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of wiping bath training on early bathing, body temperature and umbilical cord shedding time in newborns. This study was planned in a randomized controlled experimental research design. The study will be conducted with pregnant women who applied to the pregnancy schools of Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Additional Service building. When calculating the sample size, a similar study previously conducted on the subject was taken as a reference and the G\*Power 3.1.9.7 program was used (Ayyıldız et al, 2015). In the calculation made; the sample size of the study was found to be at least 36, and considering the parametric distribution, it was planned to complete the study with a total of 60 people, 30 in each group. Considering the possible case losses (10%), it is planned to include a total of 66 women (intervention group: 33, control group: 33). In the study, women will be assigned to groups according to the previously determined randomization number sequences, and then the Pregnant Information Form will be filled out by the participants using the face-to-face interview method. The determined practices will be carried out according to the group to which the participants are assigned. The hospital's pregnancy information class will be used for the training, and if there is another planned training in the pregnancy school, an empty room determined by the hospital administration will be used. The pregnant women in the intervention group will be explained the newborn wiping and bathing application stages by the researcher in groups of 2-3 people on a newborn model, and then the pregnant women will be asked to apply the bath individually on the model. The pregnant women in the control group will be subject to routine hospital protocol and no other intervention will be made. After the birth, the participants will be called by phone and the "Newborn Characteristics Information Form" will be filled out by phone and the participants will be asked to provide information by phone message after the umbilical cord falls off. After the umbilical cord falls off, the participants will be called by phone and the first bath time, umbilical cord falling off time and the body temperature of their babies (before the bath, immediately after the bath and 10 minutes after the bath) will be recorded by asking the mothers on the given follow-up form.

Dissemination of Physical Activity-related Health Competence in Vocational Education of Nursing Care

The "TakeCare!" study addresses the problem that vocational students of nursing care cope with great physical and psychological demands during their daily routines. To meet these demands, the Bavarian curriculum for generalist nurses has adopted the promotion of physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO) for vocational students. However, it must be assumed that the concept has not yet been adopted comprehensively across the Bavarian nursing landscape. Therefore, the "TakeCare!" study tackles the question of how PAHCO can be implemented most appropriately in Bavarian nursing schools. Drawing on experiences from the project PArC-AVE, three different dissemination approaches will being tested and compared with a control group. A total of 16 nursing schools from different regions of Bavaria will be assigned to four different study arms (cluster-randomized design). In the long term, the project aims to derive recommendations for all nursing schools in Bavaria.

Leveraging Large Language Models (LLM) to Enhance Research Competency Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Novel Approach to Research Education

The goal of this mixed method interventional study is to develop and test the effectiveness of integrating ChatGPT into the nursing research course to improve research competency among third-year undergraduate nursing students. The main questions it aims to answer is: Will participants who undergo the LLM-integrated curriculum show an increase in research competency and attitudes compared to participants who did not undergo this curriculum. Researchers will compare a students assessment grades, as well as their research competency and attitude, measured via the Research Competence Scale (R-Comp) and Revised Attitudes Towards Research scale (R-ATR) respectively. Research will determine whether the LLM-integrated curriculum could improve students understanding and attitudes towards research.

Comparison of Gamification Approaches in Midwifery Education

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of puzzle-solving and Kahoot-based learning methods on learning motivation and gaming experience among second-year midwifery students, and to evaluate students' satisfaction levels regarding these methods. The study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental research. It will be conducted between November and December 2025 with second-year students studying in the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University. The entire class will be randomly divided into two groups: Experiment 1 (Puzzle) and Experiment 2 (Kahoot). Data collection tools include the Learning Motivation Scale in Higher Education, the Gaming Experience Scale, a Satisfaction Questionnaire, Game (Kahoot-Puzzle) Achievement Test, and a Personal Information Form. For data analysis, paired-samples t-test, ANOVA, and independent-samples t-test will be used as appropriate.

Virtual Reality to Reduce Pre-procedure Anxiety Prior ECT

Lack of patient knowledge about ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) is a leading cause of treatment fear with 60% of ECT patients reporting high levels of anxiety. The purpose of this study is to determine if using Virtual Reality (VR) to allow patients' to experience a virtual ECT education session before treatment is useful in lowering treatment anxiety and increasing knowledge about ECT if compared to standard treatment. In addition, measuring heart rate and blood pressure levels before ECT treatment will allow us to assess changes in anxiety levels. Individuals who choose to participate will be placed (participant will have a 50% chance to be placed in either group) to view either a virtual reality video to experience a virtual ECT session, or to receive standard preparation, i.e. a discussion with a psychiatrist. Before and after this session participants will be asked to complete a measurement of their anxiety level and knowledge about ECT (ECT Attitude \& Knowledge Questionnaire). Just before ECT treatment, blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety level will be measured. Participants will also complete cognitive and depression assessments. This study will help to develop a relationship between healthcare providers and patients and their families to help with education before ECT treatment.

#AWARE.HIV Europe: Supporting Healthcare Professionals to Find Undiagnosed HIV in European Hospitals: An Effectiveness-implementation Trial.

The #aware.hiv Europe study is a real-world, multicenter, stepped-wedge cluster randomized, effectiveness-implementation trial designed to evaluate whether the introduction of dedicated HIV teams in hospitals can improve HIV testing rates among patients presenting with HIV indicator conditions across ten European countries. Study Design: The study employs a stepped-wedge design, whereby clusters of hospitals transition sequentially from a control phase (routine care) to an intervention phase. All patient data are collected retrospectively from routine care, while prospective data are gathered at the healthcare professional level. The project spans four years and involves hospitals from the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Romania, Poland, and Ukraine. This design allows for comparison of HIV testing rates and related outcomes before and after the implementation across different settings and time points. Intervention: The core intervention involves the establishment of hospital-based HIV teams. Each team is led by an HIV specialist and supported by nurses and data collectors. Their responsibilities include: Identification and Surveillance: Screening routine electronic health records for HIV indicator conditions using predefined ICD-10 codes and verifying cases that warrant HIV testing. Audit \& Feedback: Providing targeted recommendations to treating physicians when an HIV test is indicated but has not been performed, thereby prompting action. Education \& Training: Delivering training sessions to healthcare professionals to improve their knowledge and attitudes towards HIV testing, prevention, and care. Enabling Environment: Implementing digital solutions and other support mechanisms to streamline testing processes, reduce stigma, and enhance overall guideline adherence. Linkage to prevention: Improving linkage to the locally available preventive services. The intervention is intended to integrate seamlessly into routine hospital care, thereby reinforcing existing guidelines while addressing the current diagnostic testing gap. Endpoints and Outcome Measures: Primary Endpoint: The change in HIV testing rate among patients diagnosed with HIV indicator conditions before and after the implementation of HIV teams. Key Secondary Endpoints: The change in the incidence of new HIV diagnoses among patients with HIV indicator conditions. Variations in HIV testing rates across different countries, medical specialties, and types of indicator conditions, as well as over time. Assessment of the cascade of HIV diagnosis, including the proportion of patients identified with an indicator condition, the offer and acceptance of HIV testing, and documented reasons for non-testing. Evaluation of the cascade of HIV care and prevention, including linkage to HIV care, achievement of viral suppression, and referral and uptake of preventive services. Changes in healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and levels of stigma towards HIV. Implementation outcomes such as fidelity of HIV team activities, resource utilization, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of the intervention. Analysis of contextual factors, barriers, and facilitators impacting the implementation process, using established frameworks like CFIR and RE-AIM. Impact: By introducing HIV teams and systematically monitoring their effect on HIV testing practices, the study aims to enhance early HIV diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. The findings will contribute to evidence-based guidelines and may promote the adoption of similar interventions across European healthcare settings, ultimately reducing HIV-associated morbidity, mortality, and transmission rates. This project not only addresses a critical diagnostic gap in HIV care but also provides valuable insights into the effective implementation of complex interventions in routine clinical practice.

Simulation-Based Team Training for Management of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) in Non-Anesthesiologist Surgical Residents

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a simulation-based multidisciplinary team training program on the management of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) among non-anesthesiologist surgical residents. Guided by Kirkpatrick's evaluation model, the study investigates improvements in knowledge, technical and non-technical skills, and the retention of these competencies one month after training

Online Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask Method in Falls Education for Nursing Students

This randomized controlled study will evaluate the effectiveness of an online Watch-Summarize-Question-Ask (WSQA) learning method on nursing students' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors related to patient fall prevention and management. Sixty-six nursing students will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Both groups will receive standard patient safety education, while the intervention group will additionally participate in an online, evidence-based fall prevention training program structured according to the WSQA method, including video-based learning, summarization, question generation, and interactive discussions. Outcomes will be assessed using validated instruments measuring fall management knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes toward fall prevention, care planning performance, and student satisfaction. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of an innovative educational approach to improve fall prevention competencies and enhance the quality and safety of nursing care.

The Effects of Face-to-face and Tele-nursing Education on Fatigue, Pain, Sleep, and Urinary Tract Infections in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of face-to-face and distance nursing education, based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, on fatigue, pain, sleep, and urinary tract infections in MS patients who applied to the Multiple Sclerosis Outpatient Clinics of Sakarya Training and Research Hospital. With this research, the researcher aims to reduce MS symptoms and severity, prevent secondary problems, and improve quality of life.

AI-Generated Video Feedback to Improve Technical Skills in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

This study aims to evaluate whether targeted video feedback generated by an artificial intelligence (AI)-based surgical performance assessment model can support improvement in technical skills among cardiac surgeons performing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This is a single-group, self-controlled, pre-post interventional study. Participating surgeons will submit a baseline CABG surgical video, which will be assessed by both an AI model and blinded human expert raters using standardized scoring criteria. Based on the AI assessment, surgeons will receive personalized video feedback highlighting operative steps associated with lower technical performance. After a one-month self-directed review period, a follow-up CABG surgical video will be submitted and evaluated using the same process. Changes in human-rated technical skill scores between baseline and follow-up will be used to assess the potential educational impact of AI-generated video feedback.

The Effectiveness of Gamified Scenario-based Teaching in Improving Nurses' Awareness and Confidence in Clinical Emergency Care

Research Objective: This study aims to explore the effectiveness of gamified situational teaching in improving nurses' awareness and confidence in clinical emergency response.

Flipped Learning in Nursing Education

This study aims to examine the effects of cancer screening training, conducted using a ChatGPT-based flipped learning model, on knowledge, learning motivation, and class participation.

Determining the Effect of Midwife-Led Safe Infant Care Training for Pregnant Women on Awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Home Accidents

This project is a pioneering study in determining the impact of midwife-led safe infant care training for pregnant women on awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and home accidents. Raising awareness and improving women's knowledge about SIDS and home accidents is expected to help reduce preventable infant deaths. If the effectiveness of this training is proven, integrating it into prenatal care programs would be a significant step towards improving maternal and child health.

Effect of E-learning Training on National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) Assessment

The goal of this web-based randomized clinical trial is to evaluate whether an e-learning training program improves the accuracy of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) assessments among practicing paramedics in French-speaking Switzerland who have not previously received formal training in these scales. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does e-learning training improve performance on a standardized NIHSS assessment quiz compared with no prior training? * Does e-learning training improve the accuracy of mRS assessment using case-based clinical vignettes compared with no prior training? Researchers will compare paramedics who complete the NIHSS and mRS e-learning modules before assessment (intervention group) with paramedics who complete the assessments without prior training (control group) to determine whether e-learning training leads to higher assessment performance scores. Participants will: * Provide electronic informed consent via a secure web-based platform * Be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group * Complete either the e-learning modules before assessment or the assessments before training, depending on group allocation * Complete an online NIHSS quiz and mRS case-based vignettes * Receive access to the NIHSS and mRS e-learning modules by the end of the study