LearningNCT01040767
Comparison of Web- Versus Classroom-based Basic Ultrasound and Extended Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (EFAST) Training in Two European Hospitals
A study testing Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST in people with Learning, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 2 sites in Germany.
Trial summary
Study Objective: Training physicians in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. We sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of basic ultrasound principles and the EFAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning
- What is being tested?
- Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 55 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesGermany
- Study dates
- Nov 2008to Feb 2009
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Physicians currently practicing in a German emergency department
- Age ≥ 18 years
Who cannot join
- Inability to participate in all aspects of the study prior to study begin
- Control group: Subjects who did not complete the pre-test
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Germany2 sites
Institut fuer Notfallmedizin e.V.
Kempten (Allgäu), Bavaria, 87435
Klinikum Nuernberg
Nuremberg, Bavaria, 90419
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Web- Versus Classroom-based Basic Ultrasound and EFAST Training in Two European Hospitals
Study Objective: Training physicians in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. We sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of basic ultrasound principles and the EFAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method.
Methods: Physicians from two German emergency departments were randomized into a classroom group with traditional lectures and a web group that watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. A control group completed the two initial tests without didactic intervention.
- Conditions
- Learning
- Being tested
- Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST
- Keywords
- Ultrasound education, Blended learning, Distance education, Trauma ultrasound, FAST
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFASTOther
Physicians in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST |
| Web | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests
Measured: November 2008 - February 2009
Secondary outcomes (1)
Participant satisfaction with training and reported comfort with ultrasound use after training
Measured: December 2008 - February 2009
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Dec 2009 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2008
- Primary completionFeb 2009
- Study completionFeb 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LearningStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Brigham and Women's HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Klinikum Nürnberg, Institut fuer Notfallmedizin Kempten e.V., Germany
- Investigators
- Elke Platz, MD, RDMS, Principal investigator, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston USA
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01040767
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2008-P-002019/1
- Status last verified
- Dec 2009
- First submitted
- 24 Dec 2009
- Last updated
- 30 Dec 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Dec 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Web- Versus Classroom-based Basic Ultrasound and EFAST Training in Two European Hospitals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01040767
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2008-P-002019/1
- Conditions
- Learning
- Keywords
- Ultrasound education, Blended learning, Distance education, Trauma ultrasound, FAST
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Brigham and Women's HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Klinikum Nürnberg, Institut fuer Notfallmedizin Kempten e.V., Germany
- Study start
- Nov 2008
- Primary completion
- Feb 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Dec 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Study Objective: Training physicians in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. We sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of basic ultrasound principles and the EFAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method.
Methods: Physicians from two German emergency departments were randomized into a classroom group with traditional lectures and a web group that watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. A control group completed the two initial tests without didactic intervention.
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Active comparator | Other: Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST |
| Web | Active comparator | Other: Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physicians currently practicing in a German emergency department
- Age ≥ 18 years
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Inability to participate in all aspects of the study prior to study begin
- Control group: Subjects who did not complete the pre-test
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFASTPhysicians in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. | Other | Class, Web |
Primary outcome
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests
Time frame: November 2008 - February 2009
1 secondary outcome
Participant satisfaction with training and reported comfort with ultrasound use after training
Time frame: December 2008 - February 2009
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Dec 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Elke Platz, MD, RDMS principal investigator
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston USA
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Didactic training in basic ultrasound and the EFAST in people with Learning, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 2 sites in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Dec 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests (time frame: November 2008 - February 2009). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Dec 2009.