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Ultrasound Simulation Training for Medical Education
(US Sim cases Trial)

Overseen ByRebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Duke University

Disqualifiers: Nurses, Technicians, APPs

No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop?

Research shows that using ultrasound simulators helps medical students improve and retain their scanning skills, which suggests that similar simulation-based workshops can be effective in teaching ultrasound techniques.¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵

Is ultrasound simulation training safe for humans?

The research does not provide specific safety data for ultrasound simulation training, but it is generally used in educational settings to improve skills without any reported safety concerns.⁴ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹

How is the Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop treatment different from other ultrasound training methods?

The Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop is unique because it uses a simulator to provide realistic practice of scanning well-defined pathologies, which traditional ultrasound education methods struggle to offer. This approach allows trainees to practice under realistic conditions and receive structured training, which is not typically possible with standard educational materials.¹ ¹⁰ ¹¹ ¹² ¹³

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is a prospective cohort study implementing a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation case-based workshop in emergency (EM) physicians at different training levels as an educational and competency-based assessment tool. The investigators incorporate elements of Miller's pyramid (second and third levels of "knows how" and "shows how") and the latter part of Kern's six step model framework for curriculum development (intervention implementation and student assessment, program evaluation, and feedback). The investigators will compare pre-/post-workshop knowledge and post-OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam) technical skills scores. The investigators will also collect demographic data on baseline POCUS scans completed, training level, interest in ultrasound fellowship, monthly performed clinical POCUS scans, etc. The standardized simulation cases for EM POCUS training can then be generalized for use at any program globally to improve clinical training and patient care.

Research Team

Rebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc

Principal Investigator

Duke University

Eligibility Criteria

This clinical trial is designed for emergency medicine physicians at various stages of training. It aims to assess the effectiveness of a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation workshop as an educational tool. There are no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria provided, suggesting that all EM physicians interested in improving their POCUS skills may be eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

Emergency medicine physicians

Exclusion Criteria

Advanced practice providers (APPs)

Emergency medicine nurses

Emergency medicine technicians

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Workshop Implementation

Participants engage in a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation case-based workshop

12 months

Multiple sessions during simulation days, resident conferences, or faculty development sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge and technical skills post-workshop

12 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop

Trial Overview The study tests a case-based ultrasound simulation workshop during resident sim days, focusing on enhancing knowledge and technical skills in emergency ultrasound applications. The impact will be measured by comparing scores before and after the workshop and through post-workshop OSCE assessments.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Emergency (EM) PhysiciansExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

EM physicians will participate in a standardized simulation encounter during simulation days, resident conference, or faculty development sessions.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Duke University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,495

Recruited

5,912,000+

References

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