Evaluating how operating room simulations improve communication skills and patient safety
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of Operating Room Simulations on Communication Skills and Patient Safety
Run by King Saud Medical City · NCT06755203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether practicing in operating room simulations can help medical students communicate better and keep patients safer during surgeries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 109 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | King Saud Medical City Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Riyadh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 3, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 25, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 25, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06755203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are medical students aged 18-25 enrolled in the MEDI 045 course at King Saud University with prior training in patient safety and communication skills.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who have already completed formal simulation-based training on communication or patient safety outside the MEDI 045 curriculum may not 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 assesses the impact of operating room simulations on enhancing communication skills among medical students, particularly in the context of patient-centered care and adherence to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. It focuses on the effectiveness of simulation-based training in improving team communication and patient safety outcomes. The study will also explore student preferences for different logbook formats in anesthesiology education, comparing traditional paper logbooks with Excel sheet logbooks to determine their influence on engagement and learning outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved communication skills among healthcare professionals, enhancing patient safety in surgical settings.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with simulation-based training in improving communication skills and patient safety, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must be medical students enrolled in the MEDI 045 course at King Saud University. Must have prior exposure to basic patient safety and communication skills training. Age: 18-25 years. Students must voluntarily consent to participate in the study and complete the required simulations and assessments. Exclusion Criteria: Students who have already completed formal simulation-based training on communication or patient safety outside the MEDI 045 curriculum. Students are unable to participate in simulation sessions due to scheduling conflicts or medical reasons. Participants were unwilling to provide informed consent.
Where it's running
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King Saud University , College of Medicine, Anesthesia Department
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Walid M Badwi, MD
- Email: waledbadawy@yahoo.com
- Phone: 00966547874681
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.