Using a mobile app to improve drug administration skills in pediatric nursing students
Official title: The Effect of Mobile Application Use on the Intravenous, Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Drug Administration Knowledge and Skill Level of Pediatric Nursing Students: Randomized Controlled Study
Run by Gazi University · NCT06613451 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether a mobile app can help nursing students learn to give medications safely to children and reduce mistakes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Çankaya, Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06613451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are nursing students who own a smartphone and have internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously taken courses on pharmaceutical applications 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile application designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of pediatric nursing students regarding safe drug administration. The intervention aims to address the high incidence of medication errors in pediatric care by providing targeted training through the app. Participants will be nursing students who will complete various modules within the app, focusing on the unique challenges of administering medication to children. The study will assess changes in knowledge and practical skills before and after using the application.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce medication errors in pediatric nursing, improving patient safety and care quality.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that mobile applications can effectively enhance educational outcomes in nursing, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * having a smart phone * with internet access * agreeing to participate in the research * completing all tabs of the mobile app Exclusion Criteria: * I have previously taken courses, courses, etc. on pharmaceutical applications. participation
Where it's running
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Gazi University
Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rukiye Çelik, RN
- Email: rukiyecelik@gazi.edu.tr
- Phone: +905439790099
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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.