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NCT Number: NCT02890914

Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Obstetrics and gynecology residents are deemed to be proficient in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) upon graduation from an accredited program, although TVUS education in residency is not standardized. The objective of this study is to assess for improvement in transvaginal ultrasound knowledge among residents after viewing an educational DVD.

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Key information

Conditions

Ovarian Cysts Adnexal Diseases Cysts Endocrine System Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Female Gonadal Disorders Neoplasms Ovarian Diseases Urogenital Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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About this study

This is a multi-site prospective parallel randomized controlled trial using an educational DVD from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®, compared to routine education. All participants completed a pretest on transvaginal ultrasound images and principles. The intervention group repeated the test after viewing the DVD. During the trial, performing and logging transvaginal ultrasounds were encouraged. All enrolled residents repeated the test at 6-10 months after intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • resident in obstetrics and gynecology at one of three sites

Exclusion criteria

  • unable to consent

Treatment and study plan

Transvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD

Other

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®

Primary outcomes

  1. Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores

    Time frame: 6-10 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores

    Time frame: 1 hour

  2. Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

  3. Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles)

    Time frame: 6-10 months

  4. Difference in mean scores on "orange cards"

    Time frame: 6-10 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Thomas Jefferson University

Other

Collaborators

  • Main Line Health
  • The Reading Hospital and Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of Educational DVD

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Sep 7, 2016
Registry last updated
Sep 8, 2016

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