NCT06276049

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of LearnGuide, a custom GPT developed with ChatGPT for supporting self-directed learning (SDL) in medical students. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does LearnGuide influence SDL skills among medical students? Can LearnGuide improve critical thinking and learning flow as measured by Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) Level Z score and Global Flow Score (GFS)? Participants will: Undergo a two-hour introduction to LearnGuide. Engage in 12 weeks of SDL task-based training with LearnGuide\'s support. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare the group utilizing LearnGuide for SDL and the group without this tool to see if there is a significant difference in SDL skills, critical thinking, and learning flow experiences.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
103

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 25, 2023

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 17, 2024

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 23, 2024

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 18, 2024

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 15, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

May 16, 2024

Status Verified

May 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

February 17, 2024

Last Update Submit

May 14, 2024

Conditions

Self-Directed LearningArtificial IntelligenceMedical Education

Keywords

self-directed learningArtificial IntelligenceMedical EducationChatGPTlarge language model

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Self-Directed Learning Scale

    Utilizing a five-point Likert scale across ten items, assesses learning autonomy in adolescents and adults. Anchored in Brockett's framework, it quantifies learners' independent learning inclination, exhibiting robust internal consistency and validity

    at 6 ，12 and 14 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) Level Z

    at 6 ，12 and 14 weeks

  • Flow Short Scale

    at 6 and 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Engage in 12 weeks of SDL task-based training with LearnGuide\'s support.

Other: custom GPT supported self-directed learning

control group

NO INTERVENTION

the control group engaged in SDL task-based training without the support of LearnGuide or any similar artificial intelligence (AI) assistance.

Interventions

custom GPT supported self-directed learningOTHER

The intervention in our study involved a LearnGuide utilization guide course along with a 12-week integrated training program that incorporated LearnGuide. In the first two-hour session, instructional staff introduced LearnGuide through a hands-on demonstration, teaching students how to use ChatGPT effectively by crafting high-quality prompts. The team emphasized LearnGuide's role as an "AI facilitator" in self-directed learning (SDL). Following the introduction, students were assigned various tasks including online learning, literature reviews, case analyses, and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) activities. Over the 12-week SDL phase with LearnGuide, students were required to complete at least one of these tasks weekly. This setup allowed students to consult mentors for any LearnGuide-related questions, enhancing their learning experience.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at the Second Xiangya Hospital
  • with access to ChatGPT

You may not qualify if:

  • utilization of large language models for learning assistance more than once weekly for a period exceeding 2 months.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Geriatirc Surgery

Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Shalong W, Yi Z, Bin Z, Ganglei L, Jinyu Z, Yanwen Z, Zequn Z, Lianwen Y, Feng R. Enhancing self-directed learning with custom GPT AI facilitation among medical students: A randomized controlled trial. Med Teach. 2025 Jul;47(7):1126-1133. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2024.2413023. Epub 2024 Oct 19.

    PMID: 39425996DERIVED

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Attending Physician of Geriatric Surgery

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 17, 2024

First Posted

February 23, 2024

Study Start

November 25, 2023

Primary Completion

March 18, 2024

Study Completion

April 15, 2024

Last Updated

May 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

CN(1)