A randomised controlled trial to evaluate a novel CD-ROM learning package against the standard lecture - training system for research governance in the teaching of new researchers in an NHS Trust

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN91640245

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2006-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-10-30

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Conditions

Not Applicable: Education Not Applicable Education

Interventions

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a CD-ROM can provide education in research governance to new researchers as effectively but more cheaply and conveniently than routine lecture teachin

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants will be identified by obtaining lists of staff on Banding 6 & 7 with research as part of their job description. These staff will then be approached by letter also enclosing a study information sheet. Participants will be recruited and consented on attendance at the lecture theatre for the teaching session. Subject inclusion criteria: 1. Age > 18 years 2. Able to give informed consent 3. Research active 4. Employee of the Cardiothoracic Centre - Liverpool NHS Trust The sample size has been calculated to detect a £2.50 difference in cost using a 2 sample t test .at 90% power with a mean population wage of £ 20.46 and a standard deviation of 1.8. This will be calculated by taking the direct costs of subject wages per hour spent learning and the unit cost of the teaching method. This provides a sample size of 24 (12 in each arm of the study). To allow for drop outs and to obtain 24 evaluable questionnaires a total of 30 subjects will be enrolled.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to take ½ day for teaching and follow-up 2. No access to computer 3. Involved in another study within the last 30 days

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Cost effectiveness will be measured by cost per hour per attendee taking into account only direct costs, with the assumption that the CD-ROM will be used for the same length of time as the lecture. Subjects who do not attend the exam will be considered exam failures and their data will be included in the cost effectiveness. Subjects who attend the exam but obtain less than the 50% pass mark will also be considered exam failures. 2. Satisfaction with the teaching method will be analysed via Lickert scale questions from Price J 2005 and written responses to open ended questions.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Cost effectiveness will be measured by cost per hour per attendee taking into account only direct costs, with the assumption that the CD-ROM will be used for the same length of time as the lecture. Subjects who do not attend the exam will be considered exam failures and their data will be included in the cost effectiveness. Subjects who attend the exam but obtain less than the 50% pass mark will also be considered exam failures. 2. Satisfaction with the teaching method will be analysed via Lickert scale questions from Price J 2005 and written responses to open ended questions.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026