Construction and Educational Impact of Plastination Models of the Limbic System, Basal Nuclei, Cerebellum, and Human Spinal Cord

Launched by ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES · May 26, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether special models made from a technique called plastination can help medical students learn about the brain and spinal cord better than traditional teaching methods. The main goal is to see if these models improve students' test scores in neuroanatomy, which is the study of the nervous system's structure, and to find out how satisfied students are with using these models for learning. The students will be divided into two groups: one will learn using the plastination models, while the other will use standard textbooks and computer presentations.

To participate in this study, students need to be in their third semester of medical training at Isfahan University and currently taking a neuroanatomy course. They should not have prior experience with plastinated models and must be willing to attend all study sessions over a period of 7 weeks. Participants can expect to take a test before and after the learning sessions, attend four weekly classes, and share their thoughts about their learning experience in group discussions. This study is not yet recruiting participants but aims to provide valuable insights into effective teaching methods for medical students.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Medical students in their third semester of training
• • Currently enrolled in neuroanatomy coursework at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
• • No prior formal training with plastinated models
• • Willing to attend all study sessions for 7 weeks
• • Able to complete assessments in persian
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Prior experience with plastinated models
• • Currently taking neuroanatomy remediation courses
• • Planned absences during \>20% of study sessions