Video-assisted training for nursing students on nasogastric tube insertion

The Effect of Video-Assisted Self-Assessment on Nasogastric Tube Insertion Knowledge and Skills: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NA · Ataturk University · NCT06494267

This study tests if using videos to train nursing students can help them learn and remember how to insert a nasogastric tube better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment65 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
SponsorAtaturk University (other)
Locations1 site (Erzurum)
Trial IDNCT06494267 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of video-assisted self-assessment in enhancing nursing students' knowledge and skills related to nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion. It employs a randomized controlled pre-test and post-test design to measure the impact of this innovative educational approach. The study aims to determine whether video support can improve the acquisition and retention of critical nursing skills that are essential for patient care. Ethical approval will be obtained prior to the commencement of the trial.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-year nursing students who are enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course.

Not a fit: Students who are not first-year nursing students or those who have transferred from other programs may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the competency of nursing students in performing nasogastric tube insertions, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that video-assisted training can enhance clinical skills in nursing education, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Being 18 years of age or older
* Being a first-year student at the Faculty of Nursing
* Being taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time
* Not coming as a horizontal or vertical transfer
* Not being absent on the dates when the research data will be collected
* Being willing to participate in the research and giving written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who are not first-year nursing students
* Students who come via horizontal or vertical transfer
* Students who graduated from Health Vocational High School
* Students in the intervention group who are not subject to video-assisted self-assessment method
* Students who want to leave the study for any reason during the research process

Where this trial is running

Erzurum

Study contacts

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.

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Conditions: Nurse's Role

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.