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NCT Number: NCT02054611

The Educational ARDS Diagnosis Study

Without rigorous, high-quality training materials, the results of the LUNG-SAFE study examining the global incidence and outcomes of severe lung failure (acute respiratory distress syndrome [ARDS]) could be confused by either under-recognition of patients with, or misclassification of patients without, ARDS. This problem has been previously identified with the use of the prior ARDS definitions, particularly in patients with milder severity of illness. Importantly, the chest x-ray criteria in the ARDS definition has demonstrated only moderate reliability when applied by experts, although this can be improved through the use of training radiographs (as will be used in this educational module). The investigators hypothesize that the training from the educational module will allow more accurate diagnosis of ARDS by data collectors/study coordinators participating in the LUNG-SAFE study.

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Key information

Conditions

ARDS

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About this study

In this LUNG-SAFE sub-study, the investigators will evaluate the effect of a brief online educational module on correctly identifying patients (i.e., standardized cases) with ARDS according to the Berlin Definition.

The investigators hypothesize that the training from the educational module will allow more accurate diagnosis of ARDS according to the Berlin Definition by participating data collectors/study coordinators.

Data collectors and study coordinators from ICUs participating in LUNG-SAFE would be randomized (by simple random number generator) to one of the following online educational streams:

  • Educational module completion followed by evaluation
  • Evaluation followed by educational module completion

Limited demographic data will be collected from the respondents, along with their responses to the 15 multiple choice test questions. Time spent viewing the educational module will also be collected.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Study coordinators/data collectors for the LUNG-SAFE study

Exclusion criteria

  • No informed consent to participate

Treatment and study plan

Online Educational Module

Other

A descriptive video detailing the diagnosis of ARDS according to the Berlin Definition, along with online educational materials available for review.

Evaluation First (Placebo)

Other

The respondents will view the descriptive video detailing the diagnosis of ARDS according to the Berlin Definition, along with online educational materials available for review only after they have completed the evaluation.

Primary outcomes

  1. ARDS Diagnosis

    Time frame: up to 4 weeks

    The number of correct responses to the evaluation component (15 multiple choice questions) of the educational module (in aggregate).

Secondary outcomes

  1. ARDS Diagnosis

    Time frame: up to 4 weeks

    Number of correct responses to the evaluation component of the educational modules, separated by question type (vignettes vs. chest x-rays)

  2. Time

    Time frame: up to 4 weeks

    Amount of time spent completing the educational module

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Toronto

Other

Collaborators

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Unity Health Toronto

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Educational ARDS Diagnosis Study (READS)

Acronym: READS

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Feb 4, 2014
Registry last updated
Sep 4, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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