Evaluating a learning module for spinal ultrasound skills among residents
Evaluation of the Impact of a Perceptual Learning Module (PLM) on the Sonographic Identification of Spinal Structures by Novice Anesthesiology Residents. A Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital · NCT06533488
This study tests whether a new training program can help anesthesiology residents improve their spinal ultrasound skills by giving some of them immediate feedback on their performance.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT06533488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project assesses the effectiveness of a perceptual learning module (PLM) designed to enhance the skills of anesthesiology residents in spinal ultrasound imaging. Participants will first complete a demographic questionnaire and a pre-test to evaluate their initial understanding of spinal sonoanatomy. They will then be randomized into two groups, with one receiving immediate feedback on their performance while the other does not. A post-test will be conducted to measure the improvement in skills after exposure to the PLM, comparing the residents' results to expert-defined benchmarks.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first to fourth-year anesthesiology residents at the Université de Montréal with limited experience in spinal ultrasound.
Not a fit: Patients who have already performed more than five spinal ultrasounds or those not enrolled in the anesthesiology residency program will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the ultrasound skills of anesthesiology residents, leading to better patient outcomes in spinal anesthesia.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using a perceptual learning module for spinal ultrasound is novel, similar educational interventions have shown promise in enhancing medical training outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (participants) : * To be a first, second, third, or fourth-year resident in the anesthesiology program at the Université de Montréal. * Not having experience in spinal ultrasound (defined as not having performed more than 5 spinal ultrasounds, whether accompanied or not). * To be familiar with ultrasound. * Consenting to participate in the study. Inclusion Criteria (experts) : \- Having used spinal ultrasound in clinical practice or taught it within the last year. Exclusion Criteria (participants) : * Refusal to consent * Not meeting the inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Montreal, Quebec
- Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital — Montreal, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Issam Tanoubi, MD
- Email: i.tanoubi@umontreal.ca
- Phone: 514-252-3400
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Spinal Anesthesia Skill, Ultrasound Imaging of Anatomical Structures, Medical Education