Learning how to perform ultrasound-guided caudal epidural blocks
Associate Chief Physician
The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine · NCT06290752
This study looks at how doctors can learn to do ultrasound-guided caudal epidural blocks better through training and practice to improve pain management for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT06290752 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on understanding the learning curve associated with performing ultrasound-guided caudal epidural blocks, a technique used in anesthesia. It aims to assess how systematic education, deliberate practice, and clinical experience contribute to mastering this procedure. By analyzing the challenges and anatomical complexities involved, the study seeks to enhance the proficiency of clinicians in delivering effective pain management. The findings could inform training programs and improve patient safety in regional anesthesia.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are residential training students in their first to third year of medical residency.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing training in anesthesia or are outside the residency program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training methods for clinicians, resulting in safer and more effective pain management for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a specific learning curve, similar approaches in training for regional anesthesia have shown promise in enhancing clinician skills and patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Residential training students in the first -third grade Exclusion Criteria: * No-resident trainees
Where this trial is running
Yiwu, Zhejiang
- Dongmei Ma — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zhu Xinqiang, DR
- Email: 65602423@qq.com
- Phone: +8657989935052
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: Anesthesia