Self-learning vs Instructor-led Learning in BLS
Self-learning Versus Instructor-led Learning in Basic Life Support Training - A Randomized Controlled Trial
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study investigates whether there is a difference in the BLS skills in first year medical students directly after training and three months later, when randomly assigned to self-learning versus instructor-led training courses.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Feb 2017
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 9, 2017
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 9, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 2, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 5, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 7, 2017
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
January 13, 2020
CompletedJanuary 13, 2020
January 1, 2020
21 days
February 9, 2017
November 19, 2018
January 7, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Percentage of Correct Compressions
The percentage of correct compressions obtained from the printed report from the Laerdal Skill Reporter.
after first BLS course and 3 months later
Secondary Outcomes (17)
Assessment of the Participants BLS Competences After Test
after first BLS course and 3 months later
Self-assessment of the Participants BLS Competences Before Test
before first BLS course and 3 months later
Assessment of the Teaching Method
after first BLS course
Average Ventilation Volume
after first BLS course and 3 months later
Number of Ventilations Per Minute
after first BLS course and 3 months later
- +12 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Instructor-led learning
ACTIVE COMPARATORThis group will train their technical CPR-skills with supervision by a tutor (either general practitioner or medical student, all trained in CPR teaching)
Self-learning
EXPERIMENTALThis group will Train alone without supervision and without communicating with the other participants.
Interventions
Supervision by a tutor (either general practitioner or medical student, all trained in CPR teaching)
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- First year medical students at the University of Bern participating in the course "Erweiterte Erste Hilfe für Studierende der Humanmedizin" with written informed consent.
You may not qualify if:
- Students with professional BLS-experience, unable to perform BLS, or missing informed consent will be excluded.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bernlead
- University of Berncollaborator
Study Sites (1)
University Hospital Inselspital
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Dr. Tina Pedersen
- Organization
- Inselspital
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Robert Greif, MD
University Hospital Bern Inselspital
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 9, 2017
First Posted
May 5, 2017
Study Start
February 9, 2017
Primary Completion
March 2, 2017
Study Completion
July 7, 2017
Last Updated
January 13, 2020
Results First Posted
January 13, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share