Tele-Ultrasound: VIrtual Hands-on Education for Novice Users

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is intended to perform a comparative analysis of novice ultrasound users when taught in person versus virtually. This study aims to show that students will not demonstrate a statistical difference in scores learning in in a virtual environment, guided by professionals, when compared to students learning ultrasound in a traditional, in-person format. Utilizing a Butterfly ultrasound machine, a hand held personal ultrasound device, students wil be guided through a FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) examination and imaging of the carpal tunnel using modules and instructor aid. The FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) exam images the heart and abdomen for free flowing blood. The carpal tunnel is a region in the wrist that houses the tendons for finger movement. Participants will be assessed on the ability to identify key regions, anatomical landmarks and confidence in utilize the ultrasound machine.

Clinical Trial Description

This project intends to adapt previous research ("Innovations with tele-ultrasound in education sonography: the use of tele-ultrasound to train novice scanners") to assess the effectiveness of tele-education using the Butterfly handheld ultrasound device when compared to in person education imaging devices, learning modules and assessments will be kept constant across experimental groups. This experiment aims to adapt the current ultrasound modules used by the University of Colorado Anschutz school of Medicine and Modern Human Anatomy program to formulate in depth modules that outline the following: Carpal Tunnel (wrist), Brachial Plexus (shoulder), and FAST "Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma". Additionally, participants will be provided an orientation module that will be completed prior to the live session. Participants will be divided into either the in-person group or virtual group and participate in a live session where participants go through each module with a trained instructor. Participants will be asked to complete a pre/post assessment to determine prior knowledge and the level of learning that took place during the session as well as participant satisfaction and confidence levels. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05013476
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Colorado, Denver
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	September 30, 2021
Completion date	October 4, 2023

View Details

See also
Status	Clinical Trial	Phase
Completed	`NCT04083924` - Preclinical Medical Student Echocardiography Training American Society of Echocardiography Curriculum	N/A
Completed	`NCT03436589` - The Indiana SNAP-Ed Long-term Study	N/A
Completed	`NCT03678077` - Trends in Cohabitation Status, Academic Achievement and Socio-economic Indicators After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Completed	`NCT05007704` - Competencies Required by Anesthesiologists Managing Critically Ill Patients
Completed	`NCT04082845` - Effect of Web-Based Training With Thyroidectomy Patients	N/A
Completed	`NCT05335759` - Coaching Programme for Preceptorship of Undergraduate Nurses' Students
Not yet recruiting	`NCT04959045` - The Effect of Flipped Classroom Teaching Method on Academic Achievement and Skill Learning Level in Skills Education	N/A
Enrolling by invitation	`NCT03587233` - Are Women With Higher Professional Status More Sedentary Compared to Men?	N/A
Recruiting	`NCT05086783` - Video-based Coaching (VBC) in Gynecologic Surgery	N/A
Completed	`NCT06046378` - The Effect of Digital Stories Prepared With Digital Audio File (Podcast) on Midwifery Learning	N/A
Completed	`NCT04186390` - Learning Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
Recruiting	`NCT02377908` - European Postgraduate Training in Geriatric Medicine	N/A
Terminated	`NCT01720017` - Impact of Manikin Training on Airtraq Avant Learning Curve in Predicted Difficult Airways	N/A
Completed	`NCT01001286` - Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study	Phase 2
Withdrawn	`NCT00425295` - Effectiveness of Human Simulation Training for Medical Crisis Management Skills	Phase 1
Completed	`NCT00887185` - Validation/Dissemination Of A Temporal Bone Dissection Simulator	Phase 2
Completed	`NCT04343352` - Evaluation of the Efficiency of Mobile Application for Parents of Children With Epilepsy	N/A
Not yet recruiting	`NCT06091462` - Virtual Reality and Nursing Students and Dementia	N/A
Completed	`NCT05974943` - The Effect of Problem Solving and Decision Making Training Given to Nurses Managers	N/A
Recruiting	`NCT06221410` - Motivation in Learning Medical Terminology	N/A

Clinical trials are conducted in a series of steps, called phases - each phase is designed to answer a separate research question.

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.