Workshop for training emergency physicians in point-of-care ultrasound using simulation
Official title: Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop Implementation and Impact Assessment
Run by Duke University · NCT06960837 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a hands-on workshop to help emergency doctors improve their ultrasound skills and see how well they learn before and after the training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06960837 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are emergency medicine physicians seeking to improve their point-of-care ultrasound skills.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not emergency medicine physicians, such as nurses or technicians, will 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 study implements a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation case-based workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of emergency medicine physicians at various training levels. It utilizes educational frameworks to assess competency through pre- and post-workshop evaluations of knowledge and technical skills. The study collects demographic data to understand the baseline experience of participants and aims to create standardized training cases that can be applied globally to improve emergency medical education and patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this workshop could significantly enhance the ultrasound skills of emergency physicians, leading to improved patient outcomes in emergency settings.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using simulation-based training for medical education, indicating that this approach is both effective and applicable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency medicine physicians Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency medicine nurses * Emergency medicine technicians * Advanced practice providers (APPs)
Where it's running
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Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Rebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc
- Email: rebecca.theophanous@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-681-6091
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.