Video-Based Versus Simulation-Based Basic Life Support Training in Medical Students (BLS-VIDEO-SIM)

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) Training; Medical Education

Treatments: Behavioral: Simulation-based BLS training; Behavioral: Video-based BLS training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07368452

2025/11-45

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized educational trial compared a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training program with simulation-based BLS training among fourth-year medical students. Participants were allocated to one of the two training formats and completed a BLS knowledge test before and immediately after training. Performance was assessed using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted 3 weeks after training. The primary outcome was OSCE performance at 3 weeks, and secondary outcomes included knowledge test scores and knowledge gain.

Enrollment: 121 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Enrollment as a fourth-year medical student at the study institution
• Age 18 years or older
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Previous participation in a formal BLS instructor or trainer program
• Declined or withdrew informed consent

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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121 participants in 2 patient groups

Video-based BLS training

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received a structured video-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training module covering adult CPR and AED use, delivered as standardized instructional videos. After viewing the module, participants completed the planned practice session(s) according to the curriculum and subsequently underwent the scheduled assessments.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Video-based BLS training

Simulation-based BLS training

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received instructor-led, simulation-based Basic Life Support (BLS) training using manikins and scenario-based practice focused on adult CPR and AED use. Training was delivered according to the curriculum, followed by the scheduled assessments.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Simulation-based BLS training