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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/03/083587 [Registered on: 27/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 22/03/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Other (Specify) [Medical Education]  
Study Design  Single Arm Study 
Public Title of Study   A study method on teaching in Operation theatre and anesthesia technology students 
Scientific Title of Study   Evaluating the effectiveness of Neuro Linguistic Programming: A developmental study on academic improvement in operation theatre and anesthesia Students 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  MONICA VARSHINI U 
Designation  Lecturer in Anaesthesia 
Affiliation  SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL SRM NAGAR POTHERI 603203 
Address  Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital
Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
603203
India 
Phone  09345580344  
Fax    
Email  umarajmonica@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  B.Gayathri ramanathan 
Designation  Head of the Department 
Affiliation  SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL SRM NAGAR POTHERI 603203 
Address  Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital
Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital

TAMIL NADU
603202
India 
Phone  09345580344  
Fax    
Email  gayathrb@srmist.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  MONICA VARSHINIU 
Designation  Lecturer in Anaesthesia 
Affiliation  SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL SRM NAGAR POTHERI 603203 
Address  Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital
Room no 22 Department of Anesthesiology SRM Medical college and hospital

TAMIL NADU
603202
India 
Phone  09345580344  
Fax    
Email  umarajmonica@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
SRM Medical College And Hospital SRM Nagar Potheri 603203 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  SRM Medical College And Hospital SRM NagarPotheri 
Address  SRM Medical College And Hospital SRM Nagar Potheri 603203 
Type of Sponsor  Private medical college 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Monica varshini u  SRM Medical College And Hospital   Room no 22 Department of anesthesiology SRM medical college and hospital srm nagar potheri 603203
Kancheepuram
TAMIL NADU 
09345580344

umarajmonica@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional ethics committee  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  STUDENTS 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Neurolinguistics programming  1.OUTCOMETHINKING The Neuro Linguistic Programming gives importance to thinking power. It advises the person to analyze his problem and take decision accordingly. It helps in discovering the genuine motivation behind the life. 2.BEHAVIORAL FLEXIBILITY Neuro Linguistic Programming encourages the students to be adoptable in the entire situation. It also instructs the learner to accept the changes in their life. 3.SENSORY AWARENESS The Neuro Linguistic Programming helps an individual to have awareness with surrounding, environment . It helps to shape and sharpen the sense of human being and make them to be aware of happening in their environment.  
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  21.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Students enrolled for operation theater in anaesthesia course
Students having more than 75%attendance
students should have fluency in English language 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  students having anxiety, depression, mental health conditions.
Students who have undergone previous neurolinguistic programming techniques.
students with behavioural modification training in the past year.
Students with a record of irregular attendance
Students unable to participate due to medical conditions, family responsibilities, or other constraints.
Students planning to leave the course before completing the sixth semester.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The implementation of an Neurolinguistics programming Module is expected to yield significant positive outcomes for students in Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology, enhancing their academic performance.
 
2years
 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Secondary Outcomes: Improved communication, stress management, confidence, focus, time management, emotional regulation, teamwork, motivation, and patient interaction skills.  3years 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   10/04/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="2"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  


Academic performance is a critical determinant of career success and quality patient care among medical students. High-achieving students often exhibit strong motivation, effective study habits, and robust time management skills, while low-achieving students frequently face challenges in these areas. To address these disparities, this study explores the application of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as a developmental intervention to enhance the academic performance of students in Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology programs.The study investigates the traits and challenges of at-risk students, focusing on their motivation, learning strategies, and thought patterns. With limited prior research applying NLP in this specific context, this study bridges the gap by developing and implementing an NLP-based module tailored to diverse learning styles (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic).The research employs a mixed-methods approach. Structured interviews, formative assessments, and the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) scale are used to analyze the differences between high and low achievers. A pilot NLP module is developed and tested, targeting students in the 5th and 6th semesters. Pre- and post-tests evaluate the module’s effectiveness, focusing on theoretical knowledge, practical competencies, and behavioral flexibility. The Kirkpatrick Model (Level 1) is used to assess the outcomes, emphasizing sensory framing, behavioral flexibility, and outcome-oriented thinking.The study anticipates significant improvements in students’ academic engagement and performance, demonstrating the potential of NLP as a transformative tool in medical education. The findings aim to provide actionable insights for educators and contribute to evidence-based strategies for addressing the needs of low-achieving students.


 
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