Training midwifery students in shoulder dystocia management using flipped learning

The Effect of a Flipped Learning Approach on Midwifery Students Learning Shoulder Dystocia Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Not applicable Interventional Karabuk University · NCT06105268

This study tests if a new teaching method can help midwifery students learn how to handle shoulder dystocia during childbirth better and feel more confident in their skills.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment68 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexFemale
SponsorKarabuk University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Karabuk)
Trial IDNCT06105268 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of the flipped learning approach in teaching midwifery students how to manage shoulder dystocia during childbirth. It employs a randomized controlled design to assess the impact of this innovative educational method on students' knowledge, satisfaction, self-confidence, and clinical stress levels. The training involves high-valid simulation techniques to enhance learning outcomes in a real-world context. The study aims to fill a gap in the current literature regarding effective teaching strategies for this critical obstetric emergency.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are 4th year midwifery students who are willing to participate.

Not a fit: Students in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of midwifery education will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the preparedness and confidence of midwifery students in managing shoulder dystocia, ultimately enhancing patient safety during childbirth.

How similar studies have performed: While the flipped learning method has been successful in various educational contexts, its application specifically to shoulder dystocia management in midwifery education is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* - Agreeing to participate in the study,
* Being a 4th year student at the Department of Midwifery,

Exclusion Criteria:

* - Refusing to participate in the study,
* Being a 1st, 2nd and 3rd year student in the midwifery department

Where this trial is running

Karabuk

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Shoulder Dystocia - DeliveredShoulder Dystociaflipped learningmidwifery student
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.