Learning how to perform ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca blocks
Official title: Learning Curve of Ultrasound-Guided Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block: A Prospective Observational Study
Run by Samsun University · NCT06708598 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study looks at how well anesthesia residents learn to perform a specific type of ultrasound-guided nerve block to improve their skills in regional anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 22 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Samsun University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun, Ilkadım) |
| Trial ID | NCT06708598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are anesthesia residents with less than 2 years of experience who have never performed a suprainguinal fascia iliaca block.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously performed a suprainguinal fascia iliaca block will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the learning curve associated with performing ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca blocks (SIFIB) by anesthesia residents. It aims to evaluate the cognitive and technical skills required for this procedure, which is essential for effective regional anesthesia. The study will assess the proficiency of residents who have not previously performed SIFIB, providing insights into the training needs and educational criteria necessary for mastering this technique. By documenting the learning process, the study seeks to establish benchmarks for competency in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the training and proficiency of anesthesia residents, leading to improved patient outcomes in regional anesthesia.
How similar studies have gone: While there is a growing body of literature on ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, this specific focus on the learning curve for SIFIB is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Anesthesia residents with less than 2 years of anesthesia experience who have never performed a SIFIB before Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously performed a SIFIB
Where it's running
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SAMSUN UNIVERSITY Samsun Training and research hospital
Samsun, Ilkadım, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Senay Canikli Adıgüzel
- Email: senaycanikli@gmail.com
- Phone: 05335435422
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.