Understanding how past visual experiences affect radiologists' perception of x-rays
Isolating and Mitigating Sequentially Dependent Perceptual Errors in Clinical Visual Search
NA · University of California, Berkeley · NCT04332783
This study is trying to see how past experiences with x-rays affect radiologists' ability to read new x-rays accurately.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Berkeley (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Berkeley, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04332783 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how previous visual experiences influence radiologists' ability to accurately interpret x-rays. It focuses on the concept of visual serial dependencies, which suggests that what radiologists see in prior images can bias their judgments on current images. By examining these perceptual errors, the study aims to identify and mitigate the negative impact of these biases on diagnostic accuracy. The methodology involves psychophysical assessments rather than direct patient interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older with normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
Not a fit: Patients who are blind or under the age of 18 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy in radiology, enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of visual serial dependencies is established, this specific approach to mitigating their effects in radiological interpretation is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must have normal or corrected to normal vision with contacts or glasses. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects may not be under the age of 18 to participate. * Subjects may not participate if they are blind.
Where this trial is running
Berkeley, California
- University of California, Berkeley — Berkeley, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David Whitney, PhD — University of California, Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Katrina Wolters, BA
- Email: katrinaw@berkeley.edu
- Phone: 510-642-5797
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: Vision, Visual Perception, Psychophysics, Visual Search