Teaching radiologists to improve hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis
Impact of "Teaching the Teachers" Concept on Global Education and Application of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis Guidelines
This study tests if training radiologists to teach each other about liver cancer diagnosis can help improve how well they spot the disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05143619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Teaching the Teachers' concept in disseminating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnostic guidelines among radiologists. The approach involves training experts who then teach these guidelines to other healthcare professionals, creating a cascading effect of knowledge transfer. Participants will complete surveys immediately after a webinar on HCC guidelines, and then monthly for six months to assess the impact of this educational intervention on clinical practice.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are radiologists who have completed their residency and have expertise in abdominal imaging, regardless of their years of experience.
Not a fit: Patients who are not radiologists or do not have a role in the education of other healthcare professionals may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the accuracy and consistency of HCC diagnoses globally, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the 'Teaching the Teachers' concept is a novel approach, similar educational interventions have shown promise in improving clinical practice in other medical fields.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physicians who finished radiology residency * Radiologists with current or completed specialized training in abdominal imaging * Radiologists with expertise in liver imaging with no minimum number of years of experience * Radiologists working in academic, community, and governmental practices * Radiologists with current practice in any country around the globe * Radiologists with and without previous knowledge of HCC diagnosis guidelines (Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System \[LI-RADS\]) * Radiologists with interest in education and/or teaching Exclusion Criteria: * Physicians with no formal training in radiology * Radiologists with no expertise in abdominal/liver imaging * Current radiology residents * Radiologists with no interest in education and/or teaching
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Khaled M Elsayes, MD — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Khaled M Elsayes, MD
- Email: kmelsayes@mdanderson.org
- Phone: (713) 794-1191
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.