Training model for ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques
Standardized Assessment of Emergency Physician Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Training Using a Low-fidelity Simulation Model
This study is testing a new training program to help emergency doctors learn how to use ultrasound for a specific nerve block procedure to improve their skills and patient care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06219005 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the knowledge and technical skills of emergency medicine physicians in performing ultrasound-guided serratus anterior nerve blocks through a low-fidelity simulation model workshop. It aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of this training program. By standardizing the training model, the study seeks to enhance point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills and improve critical procedural performance in emergency medicine, ultimately benefiting patient care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are emergency medicine attending and resident physicians.
Not a fit: Patients such as emergency department nursing staff, technicians, and advanced practice physicians may not receive direct benefits from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training model could significantly enhance the skills of emergency medicine physicians, leading to improved patient outcomes in emergency procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using simulation-based training for procedural skills in emergency medicine, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency medicine attending and resident physicians Exclusion Criteria: * ED nursing, ED technicians, and advanced practice physicians (APPs)
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- Duke University School of Medicine — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rebecca G Theophanous, M.D., MHSc
- Email: rebecca.theophanous@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-684-8111
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.