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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 24 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 33 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 24, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07519252 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
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mehmet Kırıköz, MD — Hacettepe University
- Study coordinator: Mehmet Kırıköz, MD
- Email: mehmetkirikoz@hacettepe.edu.tr
- Phone: +905364524996
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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.