Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 25

Challenges of E-Learning for Medical Students During COVID-19

Official title: Hiccups and Obstacles Of E-Learning Among Medical Students; A Cross-sectional Survey From Pakistan

Run by Bahria University · NCT05943743 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at the challenges medical students in Pakistan faced with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic to help improve e-learning in the future.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 25 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorBahria University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Karachi, Sindh)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 20, 2022
Main results expectedMarch 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 15, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 7, 2025
Trial IDNCT05943743 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are undergraduate medical students currently enrolled in institutions in Pakistan.

Probably not a fit

Postgraduate medical students and teaching faculty are not expected to benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study examines the obstacles faced by undergraduate medical students in Pakistan during the transition to e-learning necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the infrastructural challenges and the rapid adaptation required by both students and instructors to maintain educational continuity. The study utilizes surveys conducted via Google Forms to gather data on students' experiences and difficulties with online learning. The findings aim to inform improvements in e-learning strategies for medical education in resource-limited settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to enhanced e-learning frameworks that better support medical students in Pakistan and similar contexts.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on e-learning in various contexts, this specific focus on medical students in Pakistan during the pandemic presents a novel perspective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

All undergraduate medical students of Pakistan.

Exclusion Criteria:

Postgraduate Medical students Teaching Faculty

Where it's running

  • Bumdc
    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.