Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 24 and up

Simulation-based postpartum hemorrhage training to boost anesthesiology team performance

Official title: A Prospective Interventional Study Evaluating the Effect of Simulation-Based Postpartum Hemorrhage Training on Team Performance and Crisis Resource Management Skills Among Senior Anesthesiology Residents

Run by Hacettepe University · NCT07519252 · Data updated 2026-11-12

Senior anesthesiology residents will try a high-fidelity simulation program for postpartum hemorrhage to see if it improves how their teams perform during obstetric emergencies.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages24 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment33 (estimated)
SponsorHacettepe University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara, Ankara)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 24, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2026
Study endsOctober 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07519252 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal participants are senior anesthesiology residents actively working in the department and willing to participate.

Probably not a fit

Some residents may not experience measurable benefit if the simulation does not translate to real-world performance.

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

What this trial studies

This interventional study tests whether structured simulation training for postpartum hemorrhage enhances team performance and crisis resource management among senior anesthesiology residents. Participants will complete pre- and post-training assessments using validated CRM and team-performance tools. The program uses high-fidelity simulations that replicate obstetric hemorrhage scenarios, focusing on leadership, communication, situational awareness, and decision-making. Primary goal is to determine if the training improves overall team performance, with secondary aims including better communication, faster responses, protocol adherence, and higher confidence. The study adds to evidence supporting simulation-based education in anesthesiology and obstetric emergencies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Improved team coordination and decision-making in obstetric emergencies, potentially reducing delays and errors in postpartum hemorrhage management.

How similar studies have gone: Previous simulation-based trainings have shown improvements in CRM and team performance in similar high-stakes settings, supporting the approach's potential.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Senior anesthesiology residents
* Currently working in the department of anesthesiology and reanimation
* Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate
* Incomplete participation in the simulation session

Where it's running

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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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.