Evaluating the effectiveness of nerve tracking in ultrasound education
Validation of Educational Effect of Nerve Tracking Function Mounted on the Ultrasound: A Randomized Comparative Trial
NA · Seoul National University · NCT05857787
This study tests if using a special nerve tracking feature in ultrasound helps medical students and anesthesiology residents find important nerves in the arm more easily during their training.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05857787 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess whether a nerve tracking function in ultrasound can help medical students and anesthesiology residents identify anatomical structures more effectively. Participants, including 2nd to 4th year medical students and 1st to 3rd year residents, will receive training on locating the brachial plexus and median nerve using ultrasound. They will be divided into two groups, with one group using the nerve tracking function during their training and the other group not using it. The effectiveness of the training will be evaluated based on their ability to locate the nerves within a set time frame.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are 2nd to 4th year medical students and 1st to 3rd year anesthesiology residents at Seoul National University.
Not a fit: Patients who have prior experience identifying the brachial plexus and median nerve using ultrasound may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance ultrasound training for medical students and residents, leading to improved clinical skills in nerve identification.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of nerve tracking in ultrasound education is novel, similar educational interventions have shown promise in enhancing learning outcomes in medical training.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students at Seoul National University College of Medicine * 1st, 2nd, 3rd year residents of anesthesiology at Seoul National University Hospital * Those who voluntarily consented Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have previously identified the brachial plexus at supraclavicular level and median nerve at wrist level using ultrasound
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jee Youn Moon, MD, PhD
- Email: jymoon0901@gmail.com
- Phone: 821052992036
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: Healthy