Evaluating pupil assessment accuracy among healthcare professionals
Comparison of Clinical Pupillary Assessment by Healthcare Professionals With Pupillometry
This study tests how accurately doctors, anesthesiology residents, and nurses can assess patients' pupils compared to a reliable measurement tool to see if there are any gaps in their skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CHU de Reims Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Reims) |
| Trial ID | NCT06733207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of pupil assessments conducted by senior physicians, anesthesiology residents, and nurses in an intensive care setting. Participants will assess patients' pupils under controlled conditions, and their evaluations will be compared to the objective measurements obtained from pupillometry, which serves as the gold standard. By identifying discrepancies in pupil assessment skills among these professional groups, the study seeks to highlight areas for improvement in training and clinical practice. The ultimate goal is to enhance patient care by ensuring consistent and accurate pupil evaluations across all healthcare providers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients in intensive care who can provide consent or have a designated trusted person to consent on their behalf.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those undergoing ocular surgery, or unable to evaluate both pupils may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols and guidelines for pupil assessment, enhancing patient outcomes in anesthesia and emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using pupillometry as a standard for comparison is established, the specific evaluation of discrepancies among different healthcare professionals in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized in Intensive Care * Patients who gave their consent to participate to the study, or, if incapable of giving their consent, for whom their designated trusted person has provided their consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Aged under 18 years * Undergoing ocular surgery * Unable to evaluate both pupils * Not affiliated with a social security scheme
Where this trial is running
Reims
- Damien JOLLY — Reims, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vincent LEGROS
- Email: vlegros@chu-reims.fr
- Phone: 03 26 78 30 21
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.