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NCT Number: NCT06219005

Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Training Model and Evaluation Method

The aim of this study is to assess emergency medicine physician knowledge and technical skill in performance of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior nerve block in a low-fidelity simulation model workshop and to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the training program. By performing this study, the investigators hope to create a standardized training model which could potentially facilitate POCUS and critical procedural performance and thereby improve patient care.

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Key information

Conditions

Nerve Blocks Medical Education in Emergency Ultrasound Medical Education, Simulation, Crisis Resource Management

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Emergency medicine attending and resident physicians

Exclusion criteria

  • ED nursing, ED technicians, and advanced practice physicians (APPs)

Treatment and study plan

ultrasound education and simulation workshop

Behavioral

workshop testing emergency physician knowledge and technical skills in performing ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in a simulation model

Primary outcomes

  1. Physician knowledge assessment

    Time frame: 4 months

    The investigators will assess ultrasound-guided serratus anterior nerve block in a simulation model using surveys at 1 month pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention (Likert scale 0-5 with values of Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)

  2. Physician technical skills assessment

    Time frame: 4 months

    The investigators will assess ultrasound-guided serratus anterior nerve block in a simulation model using surveys at 1 month pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention (Likert scale 0-5 with values of Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree).

Secondary outcomes

  1. acceptability of our implementation strategy

    Time frame: 4 months

    The investigators will evaluate EM physician education and simulation workshop implementation strategy acceptability using a post-intervention survey (Likert scale 0-5 with values of Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree).

  2. appropriateness of our implementation strategy

    Time frame: 4 months

    The investigators will evaluate EM physician education and simulation workshop implementation strategy appropriateness using a post-intervention survey (Likert scale 0-5 with values of Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree).

  3. feasibility of our implementation strategy

    Time frame: 4 months

    The investigators will evaluate EM physician education and simulation workshop implementation strategy feasibility using a post-intervention survey (Likert scale 0-5 with values of Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Duke University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Standardized Assessment of Emergency Physician Ultrasound-guided Nerve Block Training Using a Low-fidelity Simulation Model

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 23, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2025

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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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