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Online vs In-Person Education for Regional Anesthesia Training
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Led By Hermann dos Santos Fernandes, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
No more than two previously performed supraclavicular ultrasound guided blocks
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up two weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trialexamines if online education can help anesthesiology trainees perform ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia competently.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for medical students who have done less than two ultrasound-guided supraclavicular blocks and are open to learning either through in-person teaching or by studying online materials independently. They must be willing to participate in an anonymous assessment of their skills.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of self-study using online resources from NYSORA and USRA with traditional, in-person teaching methods for performing ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block, a regional anesthesia technique.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on educational methods rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects related to drugs or interventions. However, participants may experience varying levels of stress or anxiety due to learning new procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have had 2 or fewer ultrasound-guided blocks near my collarbone.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ two weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~two weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Sonographic Proficiency Assessment Score for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Secondary outcome measures
Quality of the acquired image
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Independent learning with online educational material
Group II: In-person groupActive Control1 Intervention
Conventional in-person standardized teaching
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of TorontoLead Sponsor
693 Previous Clinical Trials
1,020,046 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Education
316 Patients Enrolled for Education
Hermann dos Santos Fernandes, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Toronto
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have had ultrasound-guided nerve block near my collarbone more than twice.I am a medical student willing to attend in-person teaching or study online.I have chosen not to participate in this study.I have had 2 or fewer ultrasound-guided blocks near my collarbone.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Online group
- Group 2: In-person group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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