Status:

COMPLETED

Long-terms Effects of Simulation-based Ultrasound Training: A Randomized Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Conditions:

Ultrasound Training

Ultrasound Simulation

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The clinical effects of simulation-based ultrasound training has not yet been explored. To examine the long-term effects of training, we plan to conduct a trial, where half of all new residents are ra...

Detailed Description

Ultrasonography has become increasingly used in many medical specialties over the last decades as smaller and less expensive ultrasound equipment has become available. Although ultrasound imaging trad...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1\) proficiency in written and oral Danish, 2) informed written consent.

Exclusion

  • 1\) prior employment at an OB/GYN department in a clinical position, 2) any formal ultrasound training with or without hands-on practice and (3) prior experience with virtual reality simulation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

26 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01895868

Start Date

July 1 2013

Last Update

April 7 2014

Active Locations (1)

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Dept. Gynecology, Rigshospitalet.

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100