Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 30

Using mental imagery to enhance non-technical skills in anaesthesia residents

Official title: Impact of Mental Imagery of Cognitive Neonatal Resuscitation Aid Compared to Simple Reading on the Non-technical Skills of Anaesthesia Residents Six Months After Initial Training: a Randomized Study

Run by Reims University hospital · NCT06954519 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if using mental imagery exercises can help anaesthesia residents improve their decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills during neonatal resuscitation training.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
Enrollment22 (estimated)
SponsorReims University hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Reims, Grand Est and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 27, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 2025
Study endsOctober 2025
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2025
Trial IDNCT06954519 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are anaesthesia residents in their first to fourth year of training who are willing to participate.

Probably not a fit

Residents who are not volunteers or those in other specialties may 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 randomized trial investigates whether mental imagery can improve non-technical skills among anaesthesia residents after initial training in neonatal resuscitation. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will engage in mental imagery exercises while the other will read a cognitive aid. Over six months, both groups will undergo repeated training sessions, and their skills will be evaluated through blind video assessments. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of mental imagery as a cognitive aid in enhancing decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills in emergency situations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the non-technical skills of anaesthesia residents, leading to better patient outcomes in critical situations.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with mental imagery training in improving non-technical skills in medical settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Anesthesia residents in 1, 2, 3 o 4 year of training and volunteers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Residents not volunteer

Where it's running

  • CHU de Reims
    Reims, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Reims
    Reims, Grand Est, France
    Enrolling by invitation

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.