NCT07488390

Brief Summary

This study compares two teaching methods for helping first-year nursing students learn how to select the correct anatomical site for vital sign measurement in different clinical conditions. Students will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: an escape room simulation group or a case-based learning group. Both groups will receive the same clinical content. Knowledge levels and anxiety will be measured before and after the intervention. Students in the escape room group will also complete scales measuring their gaming experience and satisfaction with learning. Additionally, focus group interviews will be conducted with escape room participants to explore their learning experiences in depth. The study uses a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
6mo left

Started Jan 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress46%
Jan 2026Dec 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2026

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 18, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 23, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 30, 2026

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

March 23, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

March 18, 2026

Last Update Submit

March 18, 2026

Conditions

Nursing EducationVital SignsSimulation Based Learning

Keywords

escape roomnursing studentvital signssimulation based learning experience

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Knowledge Test Score

    A 10-item multiple choice test assessing students' ability to select the correct anatomical site for vital sign measurement in different clinical conditions. Each correct answer scores 1 point (total: 0-10).

    Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after intervention (approximately 1 hour)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • State Anxiety Level

    Baseline and immediately after intervention

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Gameful Experience

    Immediately after escape room simulation

  • Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning

    Immediately after escape room simulation

Study Arms (2)

Escape Room Simulation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

First-year nursing students assigned to this group will participate in an escape room simulation in teams of 4-5 students. They will solve clinical scenarios related to vital sign measurement site selection. The session lasts approximately 15 minutes, followed by a 30-minute structured debriefing.

Behavioral: Escape Room Simulation

Case-Based Learning Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Students assigned to this group will discuss the same clinical cases in educator-guided case-based learning sessions lasting 30-35 minutes. The instructor will facilitate discussion using guiding questions.

Behavioral: Case-Based Learning

Interventions

Escape Room SimulationBEHAVIORAL

A vital sign-themed escape room simulation in which students work in teams to solve clinical scenarios requiring selection of the correct anatomical measurement site. Followed by structured debriefing.

Escape Room Simulation Group
Case-Based LearningBEHAVIORAL

Educator-guided group discussion of identical clinical cases involving vital sign measurement site selection under various clinical conditions.

Case-Based Learning Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Enrolled as a first-year nursing student in the "Health Assessment" course at Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University in the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Having attended the vital signs lecture and laboratory session
  • Not having graduated from a vocational health high school
  • Willing to participate voluntarily

You may not qualify if:

  • Incomplete data collection forms
  • Absence from the post-test measurement (T2)
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University

Istanbul, Kayışdağı Caddesi, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Rafi A,Habibi A,Kalantarion M

    BACKGROUND

  • Ghiamikeshtgar N,Ghaljaei F,Ghaljeh M,Taherizade B,Mahmoodi N,Sharifi S

    BACKGROUND

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Two parallel groups: intervention group receiving escape room simulation and control group receiving case-based learning. Both groups work through identical clinical case content simultaneously but with different instructional strategies.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 18, 2026

First Posted

March 23, 2026

Study Start

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion

March 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

March 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of student participants, in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the study protocol.

Locations

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