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NCT03346616 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Text4Peds: Short Message Service Evaluating Medical Student Education
A NA study of Education, Medical, Undergraduate and SMS, sponsored by St. Louis University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 162
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03346616: Completed NA study of Education, Medical, Undergraduate and SMS, sponsored by St. Louis University.
NCT03346616 is a NA study of Education, Medical, Undergraduate and SMS that has completed, run by St. Louis University. The registered enrollment target is 162 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03346616, a NA study of Education, Medical, Undergraduate and SMS, has completed, sponsored by St. Louis University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 162 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
In this study, third year medical students on the pediatric clerkship will be randomized to receive either only written educational material (review journal articles) or written educational material plus daily text messages consisting of board style questions with online answers. The students' performance on the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Pediatric Subject Evaluation will be compared between the two groups.
Primary Outcome
The NBME pediatrics subject examination is used to assess medical student knowledge and is a common component of the pediatric clerkship grade. It is also used to compare medical student performance to a national benchmark. NBME scores are on a scale of 0-100 (% correct); mean score for this exam during year of evaluation was 75.7 (SD 8.7).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Texting Group
- OTHER Non Texting Group
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- St Louis University - St Louis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 162 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-05-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04-28 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03346616 record still lists
NCT03346616 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 162 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Education, Medical, Undergraduate appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Texting Group is the first listed.
NCT03346616 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03346616 about?
NCT03346616 is a clinical study titled "Text4Peds: Short Message Service Evaluating Medical Student Education". In this study, third year medical students on the pediatric clerkship will be randomized to receive either only written educational material (review journal articles) or written educational material plus daily text messages consisting of board style questions with online answers. The students' perfo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03346616?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 162 participants. The study started on 2016-05-02. Estimated completion is 2017-04-28.
What conditions does trial NCT03346616 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Education, Medical, Undergraduate, SMS.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03346616?
The interventions under investigation include: Texting Group (OTHER), Non Texting Group (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03346616?
This trial is sponsored by St. Louis University, which has 107 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03346616 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT03346616's enrollment target sits among peer trials
162 627th of 2000 higher than 1,373 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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