Combined Interval Training and Scenario Simulation for ALS Training of Medical Students

July 5, 2026 updated by: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University

Application of Interval Training Combined With Scenario Simulation Teaching in Advanced Life Support Skill Training for Medical Students

This study aims to investigate medical students' mastery of advanced life support skills when using scenario-based simulation combined with intermittent training, compared to traditional teaching methods.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Advanced life support is crucial for medical students during their studies, examinations, and professional practice, serving as the foundation of their clinical skills. Scenario-based simulation training immerses students in realistic emergency scenarios, familiarizing them with equipment operation, fostering teamwork, and providing real-time feedback to mitigate clinical risks. Through scenario simulation, students encounter and manage authentic emergency situations within simulated clinical settings, thereby enhancing their skill proficiency and response capabilities. Intermittent training combined with deliberate practice helps medical students retain these skills and emergency knowledge over the long term. This study aims to investigate the impact of a teaching model integrating scenario simulation training with spaced practice, compared to traditional teaching methods, on medical students' long-term mastery of advanced life support theoretical knowledge and operational skills.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

48

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Zhihua Wang, PhD
  • Phone Number: 86-0951-18295111380
  • Email: 846522050@qq.com

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Xinyu Zhan, MS
  • Phone Number: 86-0951-15809601687
  • Email: 751581298@qq.com

Study Locations

  • China
    • Ningxia
      • Yinchuan, Ningxia, China, 750004
        • General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
        • Contact:
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Medical students studying in the Department of Anesthesiology
  • The initial training for "Advanced Life Support Scenario Simulation Instruction" required by this study has been successfully completed, and the corresponding pre-test assessment has been passed.
  • Voluntarily participate in this study and sign a written informed consent form, committing to adhere to the entire schedule of the research plan.
  • During the research period, do not participate in any other training that conflicts with this experiment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals who have previously obtained an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or an equivalent organization, and whose certificate remains valid.
  • Individuals who have participated in any form of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced CPR scenario simulation training courses within the past three months.
  • Previously participated as a subject in educational interventions comparing "spaced learning versus traditional learning."
  • Individuals who, for any reason, fail to complete all instructional components during the initial training phase or whose pre-test data is missing.
  • Individuals who are unable to guarantee participation in all scheduled training or testing sessions during the study period (particularly on Days 2, 4, 6, and 7) due to scheduling conflicts, leave requests, or other reasons.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Traditional Training Group
Conduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day.
Other: Traditional Training Group
Through basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. After unified training, no further training is arranged for the traditional training group, and the post-test is conducted on the 7th day.
Experimental: Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group
Conduct experiments on trainees who have mastered advanced life support theory and practical skills. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7.
Other: Traditional Training plus Interval Training Group
Through basic skills training and testing, confirm that all trainees have mastered the steps of adult external cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), tracheal intubation procedures, and the operational steps of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). And validated students' mastery of ECG interpretation for cardiac arrest and arrhythmias, along with pharmacology knowledge of cardiovascular emergency medications through assessment questions. The traditional training combined with interval training group receives theoretical and skill knowledge reviews on days 2, 4 and 6 after unified training, and takes the post-test on day 7.
Experimental: Scenario Simulation Group
The scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills via scenario cases, with no relevant further learning conducted during the interval, and receives the post-test on day 7.
Other: Scenario Simulation Group
The scenario simulation group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is implemented after learning to confirm that all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency drug administration, and all trainees achieve qualified scores. No further review on advanced life support is arranged thereafter, and the post-test is carried out on the 7th day.
Experimental: Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group
The scenario simulation combined with interval training group learns advanced life support theories and practical skills through scenario cases, reviews standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and takes the post-test on day 7.
Other: Scenario Simulation plus Interval Training Group
Members of the scenario simulation combined with interval training group learn advanced life support theories and practical operational skills through scenario simulation cases. A pre-test is arranged after learning to ensure all trainees have mastered relevant theories and operational skills. The pre-test covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, electrocardiogram interpretation and emergency medication application, and all trainees pass the pre-test. They conduct reviews of standard scenario simulation videos and theoretical knowledge on days 2, 4 and 6, and receive the post-test on day 7.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Advanced Life Support Practical Skill Test Score
Time Frame: Day 7
The scoring criteria for CPR, tracheal intubation and defibrillation in national residency training are compiled based on WS/T 839-2024, the 2023 residency training graduation assessment standards, AHA/ILCOR international guidelines and domestic expert consensus.Each skill test is scored out of 100 points; a higher score indicates better mastery of the corresponding operational skills.
Day 7
Score of Advanced Life Support Theoretical Knowledge Test
Time Frame: Day 7
Adult Advanced Life Support Theoretical Examination Items Based on the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
Day 7

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Scenario-Based Simulation Training Participant Behavior Checklist
Time Frame: Day 7
Participants conduct scenario simulation according to scripts compiled based on the rescue procedures for cardiac arrest patients. The participant behavior checklist is formulated in line with the standardized advanced life support resuscitation procedures specified in the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC, covering core dimensions including basic life support quality, advanced life support procedures, team cooperation and communication, clinical decision-making and emergency response ability, as well as professional literacy and overall performance. This scale is adopted to score participants' practical performance.
Day 7
Student Satisfaction Survey Form
Time Frame: Day 7
A trainee satisfaction questionnaire was developed based on training content, adopting a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire evaluates trainees' experience across five dimensions: training content, teaching methods, instructors, teaching resources including venues and equipment, and training outcomes. Each dimension contains specific evaluation items, with individual item scores summed to calculate the overall satisfaction score.
Day 7
Self-efficacy
Time Frame: Day 7
The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) developed by Schwarzer & Jerusalem was used to investigate trainees' self-efficacy after training.
Day 7

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 28, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 16, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

November 20, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2026

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Xinyu Zhan-2025-10

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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