NCT07127588 Ultrasound Simulation or Traditional Ultrasound Training for General Practitioners?
| NCT ID | NCT07127588 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Aalborg University |
| Condition | Ultrasound Training |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12-04 |
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 24 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-26 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-04.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to compare two different educational methods for training general practitioners (GPs) in point-of-care ultrasound. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does the use of ultrasound phantoms and simulators result in superior post-course ultrasound skills compared to traditional training methods involving healthy volunteers? Researchers will compare a group trained with traditional methods (scanning healthy volunteers) to a group trained using ultrasound phantoms and simulators to see if the different training methods result in different levels of ultrasound proficiency. Participants will: * Be 24 general practitioners randomized into two groups of 12. * Receive training in five clinical ultrasound examinations: 1) Aortic abdominal aneurism, 2) gallstones, 3) pleural effusion, 4) hydronephrosis, and 5) free fluid in the abdomen (FAST scan). * Begin with e-learning, followed by two in-person teaching seminars. * Train at their clinics between course days: first on healthy volunteers, then on indicated patients. * Upload scans to an online learning platform and receive feedback from instructors. * Be assessed after 90 days using the validated Objective Structured Assessment of Ultrasound Skills (OSAUS) tool, with blinded evaluators.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The participant must be a postgraduate medical doctor specialized in general medicine/family medicine (general practitioner). * The participant must have access to an ultrasound device during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * General practitioners who have already participated in a basic point-of-care ultrasound education for general practitioners. * General practitioners with potential conflicts of interest. * Individuals with no signed informed consent to participate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07127588 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Ultrasound Training. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07127588 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07127588 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jrjepsen@dcm.aau.dk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07127588 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Aalborg, Denmark.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07127588 clinical trial?
NCT07127588 is sponsored by Aalborg University. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.