Team performance when the lead clinician's vision is temporarily blocked during emergency simulations
LEADE ME: Effect of Visual Deprivation of the Team Leader on Team Performance During Simulated Medical Emergencies - A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Rennes University Hospital · NCT07427641
This study will test whether temporarily blocking the team leader's vision improves teamwork and non-technical skills during high-fidelity emergency simulations for experienced hospital clinicians.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rennes University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rennes) |
| Trial ID | NCT07427641 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter randomized controlled intervention uses temporary visual deprivation of the designated medical leader during high-fidelity simulated medical emergencies to alter team dynamics. Teams are composed of a senior doctor as leader, an anaesthesia/intensive care intern, and a state-registered nurse anaesthetist, all with at least two years' specialty experience. Team performance and non-technical skills are measured with validated scoring tools immediately after the intervention and again at three months. The protocol is grounded in crisis resource management and cognitive load theory to test whether shifting sensory input changes communication and task distribution.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are experienced acute-care clinicians who can join as the designated senior leader or team members in simulation sessions — senior doctors with ≥2 years' specialty experience, anaesthesia/ICU interns who have completed an ICU semester, and state-registered nurse anaesthetists recruited via hospital simulation trainers.
Not a fit: Clinicians with under two years' experience, teams that do not match the required composition, or settings unable to run this simulation-based training are unlikely to gain benefit, nor will patients whose providers do not adopt similar practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve team communication and coordination during real emergencies, potentially reducing errors and improving patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Simulation-based team training has previously improved non-technical skills, but temporarily depriving the team leader of vision is a novel tactic with limited prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
The teams participating in the simulation sessions are composed as follows: * A senior doctor identified as the "medical leader" * An anaesthesia and intensive care intern * A state-registered nurse anaesthetist Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with at least two years' experience in the specialty. a. For interns, an additional requirement is that they must have completed a semester in intensive care. 2. Recruited via simulation trainers at their respective hospitals or university hospitals. Exclusion Criteria: * The study cannot be carried out during a safety rest period (i.e. the day after being on call).
Where this trial is running
Rennes
- Rennes University Hospital — Rennes, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas LEBOUVIER, M.D.
- Email: thomas.lebouvier@chu-rennes.fr
- Phone: 33 (0)2 99 28 24 22
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: High Fidelity Simulation Training, Randomized Controlled Trials, Education, Medical, Continuing, Education, Medical, Teaching Innovation, Competency Based Education