Status:
COMPLETED
Melanoma Simulation Model With Smartphone Devices: Training Physicians for Early Detection of Melanoma
Lead Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Conditions:
Melanoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The specific aim of this study is to determine if interactive touchscreen-based learning with deliberate practice modules can enhance the retention of life-saving medical skills when incorporated into...
Detailed Description
Age-adjusted melanoma incidence among Caucasians has risen from 7.5 to 21.9 cases per 100,000 representing an increase of nearly 200% over 30 years. In contrast to other cancers (i.e. colorectal, pros...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Evaluation of the smartphone-based dermoscopy prototype device:
- Thirty 4th year medical students and 2nd year physician assistant (PA) students with previous experience with the Melanoma Simulation Model of the back (IRB STU00025072)
- Inclusion Criteria for teaching and testing sessions with medical students and physician assistant students:
- Eighty third-year medical students and thirty PA students
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Those not meeting the above inclusion criteria
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
63 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01859845
Start Date
April 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2014
Last Update
August 1 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611