Impact of Communication Delays on Anesthesia Response in Medical Emergencies and Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study examines how simulated communication delays influence the performance of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and emergency response during a medical emergency scenario. Participants include medical students and CAF medical personnel, who perform procedures under real-time and delayed communication conditions. The goal is to see if delays lead to longer procedure times and more errors, as well as delays in delivering essential treatments. The setting uses a controlled, spaceflight-inspired environment to mimic constraints of microgravity and limited resources. Outcomes focus on procedural efficiency, accuracy, and treatment timeliness under different communication conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Medical students from Dalhousie University and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) medical technicians or nurses at a minimum of Rank Qualification Medical Technician Private

Exclusion Criteria:

* prior experience and training in regional anesthesia techniques
* visual/auditory impairments that make unmodified video chats difficult

Where it's running

• Willow Park Armoury
  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jonathan G Bailey
• Email: jon.bailey@dal.ca
• Phone: 902-473-4326‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.