NCT07541846

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of simulation-based and video-based training on nurses' confidence, satisfaction, and clinical practice related to nasogastric tube care, compared with a control group receiving routine training or usual practice. Nasogastric tube care is an essential nursing procedure that requires adequate knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to ensure safe and effective patient care. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: simulation-based training, video-based training, or control. The findings of this study will provide evidence on effective educational methods to improve nurses' performance in nasogastric tube care and support better quality of care.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
83

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
6mo left

Started May 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 14, 2026

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 21, 2026

Completed
29 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 20, 2026

Expected
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 20, 2026

1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 20, 2026

Last Updated

April 24, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

April 14, 2026

Last Update Submit

April 21, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Nasogastric tube careSimulation-based trainingVideo-based trainingNursesConfidenceSatisfactionClinical practiceRandomized controlled trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Nurses' clinical practice in nasogastric tube care

    Clinical practice will be assessed using the Observation Checklist for Nursing Care of Nasogastric Tube (NG Care). This outcome will evaluate nurses' adherence to clinical standards and best practices in nasogastric tube care. Higher scores indicate better clinical practice performance.

    Immediately after completion of the assigned training intervention (post-test 1) and 4 weeks after completion of the intervention (post-test 2).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Nurses' self-confidence in performing nasogastric tube care procedures

    Immediately after completion of the assigned training intervention (post-test 1) and 4 weeks after completion of the intervention (post-test 2).

  • Nurses' satisfaction with the educational method

    Immediately after completion of the assigned training intervention (post-test 1) and 4 weeks after completion of the intervention (post-test 2).

Study Arms (3)

Simulation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive hands-on simulation training in a realistic clinical setting to practice nasogastric tube care.

Procedure: Simulation-Based Nasogastric Tube Care Training

Video-based Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Video-Based Group: Participants will receive training via instructional videos demonstrating nasogastric tube care procedures.

Procedure: Video-Based Nasogastric Tube Care Training

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Control Group: Participants will receive no additional intervention beyond routine standard practice.

Interventions

A structured simulation-based educational intervention designed to train nurses in nasogastric tube care using simulated clinical practice. The training includes standardized instruction and hands-on practice of key nasogastric tube care procedures in a simulated setting, with demonstration, supervised performance, and feedback to improve nurses' confidence, satisfaction, and clinical practice.

Simulation Group

Participants assigned to this arm receive video-based training on nasogastric tube care. The intervention consists of standardized educational content delivered through instructional video demonstrating key nasogastric tube care procedures and steps. The video is used to support learning in a structured manner to improve nurses' confidence, satisfaction, and clinical practice related to nasogastric tube care.

Video-based Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Registered nurses working at the Pediatric Hospital or Kirkuk Teaching
  • Hospital in Kirkuk
  • Male or female nurses
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Nurses involved in direct patient care
  • Nurses willing to participate in the study
  • Nurses able to attend the assigned training and complete the study assessments

You may not qualify if:

  • Nurses who do not agree to participate in the study
  • Nurses who are not available during the study period
  • Nurses who are unable to attend the assigned training session
  • Nurses who do not complete the required study assessments
  • Nurses who participated in the pilot study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Kirkuk Teaching Hospital

Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq

Location

Pediatric Hospital

Kirkuk, Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq

Location

Related Publications (10)

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    PMID: 25546468BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 35259226BACKGROUND
  • Chan EY, Ng IH, Tan SL, Jabin K, Lee LN, Ang CC. Nasogastric feeding practices: a survey using clinical scenarios. Int J Nurs Stud. 2012 Mar;49(3):310-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.09.014. Epub 2011 Oct 5.

    PMID: 21974794BACKGROUND
  • Xu LC, Huang XJ, Lin BX, Zheng JY, Zhu HH. Clinical nurses' nasogastric feeding practices in adults: a multicenter cross-sectional survey in China. J Int Med Res. 2020 Apr;48(4):300060520920051. doi: 10.1177/0300060520920051.

    PMID: 32349566BACKGROUND
  • Guerrero Marquez G, Martinez Serrano A, Gutierrez Juarez M, Garcia Lozano A, Mayordomo Casado B, Torrijos Rodriguez MI, Verges Pernia C, Fernandez Morales E, Sanchez P, Medina Duran A, Miguez Navarro MC. Effectiveness of an educational intervention to improve nurses' knowledge on pediatric nasogastric intubation. Arch Argent Pediatr. 2018 Dec 1;116(6):402-408. doi: 10.5546/aap.2018.eng.402. English, Spanish.

    PMID: 30457718BACKGROUND
  • Yang FH, Lin FY, Hwu YJ. The Feasibility Study of a Revised Standard Care Procedure on the Capacity of Nasogastric Tube Placement Verification Among Critical Care Nurses. J Nurs Res. 2019 Aug;27(4):e31. doi: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000302.

    PMID: 30747820BACKGROUND
  • Yu TY, Huang TW, Huang HC, Li SY, Chuang YH. Effects of an Interactive e-Book on Enhancing Nursing Students' Knowledge, Confidence, and Learning Self-efficacy of Nursing Skills: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nurse Educ. 2024 Jan-Feb 01;49(1):E20-E25. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001490. Epub 2023 Aug 30.

    PMID: 37647544BACKGROUND
  • Lo YT, Yang CC, Yeh TF, Tu HY, Chang YC. Effectiveness of immersive virtual reality training in nasogastric tube feeding education: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Educ Today. 2022 Dec;119:105601. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105601. Epub 2022 Oct 12.

    PMID: 36244254BACKGROUND
  • Chao YC, Hu SH, Chiu HY, Huang PH, Tsai HT, Chuang YH. The effects of an immersive 3d interactive video program on improving student nurses' nursing skill competence: A randomized controlled trial study. Nurse Educ Today. 2021 Aug;103:104979. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104979. Epub 2021 May 18.

    PMID: 34049120BACKGROUND
  • Yavuz B, Koc G, Yuce Basaran HD, Ciftci B. Watch and learn your performance: The effect of self-assessment with video recording on nursing students' knowledge and skills of nasogastric catheter placement-A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Educ Pract. 2025 Feb;83:104251. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104251. Epub 2025 Jan 10.

    PMID: 39826351BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Personal Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Lecturer

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 14, 2026

First Posted

April 21, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

May 20, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 20, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 20, 2026

Last Updated

April 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Individual participant data will not be shared because the study involves a relatively small sample from specific hospital settings, and data sharing may increase the risk of participant identification even after de-identification.

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