NCT06960837 Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop Implementation and Impact Assessment
| NCT ID | NCT06960837 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Duke University |
| Condition | Point-of-care Ultrasound |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
This study is a prospective cohort study implementing a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation case-based workshop in emergency (EM) physicians at different training levels as an educational and competency-based assessment tool. The investigators incorporate elements of Miller's pyramid (second and third levels of "knows how" and "shows how") and the latter part of Kern's six step model framework for curriculum development (intervention implementation and student assessment, program evaluation, and feedback). The investigators will compare pre-/post-workshop knowledge and post-OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam) technical skills scores. The investigators will also collect demographic data on baseline POCUS scans completed, training level, interest in ultrasound fellowship, monthly performed clinical POCUS scans, etc. The standardized simulation cases for EM POCUS training can then be generalized for use at any program globally to improve clinical training and patient care.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Emergency medicine physicians Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency medicine nurses * Emergency medicine technicians * Advanced practice providers (APPs)
Contact & Investigator
Rebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Duke University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06960837 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Point-of-care Ultrasound. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06960837 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06960837 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rebecca.theophanous@duke.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06960837 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Durham, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06960837 clinical trial?
NCT06960837 is sponsored by Duke University. The principal investigator is Rebecca G Theophanous, MD, MHSc at Duke University. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.