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NCT Number: NCT07604506

Comparative Evaluation of Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block Training With Low-Fidelity Low-Cost Simulation Model Among Junior Doctors in Department of Emergency Medicine USM.

To study the effectiveness of low-fidelity ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block training interventions score in knowledge and skills performance among junior doctors in the Department of Emergency Medicine Universiti Sains Malaysia, with the aim of assessing its mean.

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Key information

Conditions

Regional Anaesthesia Emergency Medicine

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

About this study

  • To compare the mean score of knowledge of junior doctors in performing ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block in the emergency department pre and post training simulation.
  • To compare the mean score of skills of junior doctors in performing ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block in the emergency department pre and post training simulation.
  • To determine the impact of the low-fidelity, low-cost bovine meat-based simulation model for ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block training on confidence among junior doctors working in the emergency department

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • House Officers currently or previously trained in Department of Emergency Medicine Hospital USM
  • Medical Officers who received Housemanship Training in Department of Emergency Medicine Hospital USM within 1 year prior to study

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants who have previously underwent training in ultrasound-guided regional nerve block.

Treatment and study plan

Low-fidelity ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block simulation training

Behavioral

This intervention involves a low-fidelity simulation-based training on ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block (UGFNB) using a bovine meat model. Participants receive a brief lecture followed by a hands-on skills session. The training focuses on anatomical identification, ultrasound imaging, and nerve block technique using the simulated model. Knowledge and skill performance are assessed through multiple-choice questions and an OSCE before and after the intervention.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in knowledge score before and after training

    Time frame: Immediately before and after the intervention (within same day)

    Knowledge will be assessed using a validated 10-item multiple choice questionnaire. Total score ranges from 0 to 10.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in procedural skill score (OSCE) before and after training

    Time frame: Immediately before and after the intervention

    Skill will be assessed using a structured 7-domain OSCE checklist. Total score ranges from 0 to 20.

Other outcomes

  1. Self-reported confidence level in performing ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block post training

    Time frame: Immediately after intervention

    Participants will self-report their confidence using a survey immediately following the simulation training. Data will describe participants' post-training confidence and prior exposure to regional anesthesia.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Evaluation of Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block Training With Low-Fidelity Low-Cost Simulation Model Among Junior Doctors in Department of Emergency Medicine USM

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 22, 2026
Registry last updated
May 22, 2026

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