EducationNCT07687992
Application of a Responsive Web-Based Sinus CT Scan Interpretation Training System in Clinical Education
A study testing Web-Based Interactive Group and Traditional Teaching Group in people with Education and Diagnostic Imaging, run by First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University.
Trial summary
The complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and skull base presents a steep learning curve for junior clinicians in otolaryngology. This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, responsive web-based sinus CT scan interpretation training system compared to traditional… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Education, Diagnostic Imaging, Otolaryngology
- What is being tested?
- Web-Based Interactive Group and Traditional Teaching Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2026to 30 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Medical students currently in their clinical clerkship or internship phase, or junior physicians currently undergoing standardized residency training;
- No prior systematic training in specialized otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) imaging;
- Voluntary participation in the study with a signed informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Inability to access a basic smartphone or computer required for the digital training system;
- Anticipated inability to complete the intervention, and assessment period (e.g., due to planned prolonged leave of absence).
About this study
Official title: Application of a Responsive Web-Based Sinus CT Scan Interpretation Training System in Clinical Education: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
The complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and skull base presents a steep learning curve for junior clinicians in otolaryngology. This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, responsive web-based sinus CT scan interpretation training system compared to traditional educational methods. The study will enroll 36 medical trainees and junior resident physicians with no prior specialized training in otolaryngology imaging.
Following a standardized baseline video lecture, participants will be randomized (1:1) into two groups for a one-week rotation period. The intervention group will utilize an interactive, cross-platform web system featuring multi-planar correlations, the CLOSE mnemonic guided reading, and case-based self-assessments. The control group will study using standard digitized text-and-image guidelines and clinical consensus documents. The primary outcome is the objective CT interpretation score, which evaluates the accuracy of identifying anatomical variations and pathological grading (e.g., Lund-Mackay score, osteitis grading) across 10 anonymized clinical cases. Secondary outcomes include interpretation time, diagnostic confidence, and system usability. The findings of this study will provide valuable evidence on whether interactive digital tools can effectively accelerate the learning curve and improve diagnostic accuracy in specialized medical imaging education.
- Conditions
- Education, Diagnostic Imaging, Otolaryngology, Anatomy
- Being tested
- Web-Based Interactive Group, Traditional Teaching Group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web-Based Interactive GroupOther
Following the exact same standardized baseline lecture video on sinus anatomy, participants will receive a digitized traditional teaching material package for self-directed learning over a 1-week rotation period. This standard educational package includes detailed text-and-image handouts on sinus anatomy and static CT evaluation criteria derived from the official clinical expert consensus guidelines.
Traditional Teaching GroupOther
In addition to watching the baseline video, participants will receive a standard digitized traditional teaching material package (including detailed text-and-image handouts on sinus anatomy and the CT evaluation standard documents from the "Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis"). Participants are required to complete self-directed reinforcement learning using these materials within the same period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Interactive Training Group | Experimental | Web-Based Interactive Training Receives: Other: Web-Based Interactive Group |
| Traditional Multimedia Learning Group | Active comparator | Traditional Multimedia Learning Receives: Other: Traditional Teaching Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Objective CT interpretation test score
The objective CT interpretation test includes 10 anonymized clinical CT sequences. Participants must independently identify anatomical variations (e.g., Onodi cells, Haller cells, ostiomeatal complex) and complete the Lund-Mackay staging and osteitis grading. The total test score ranges from 0 to 100 points. A higher score indicates higher diagnostic accuracy and better performance in CT interpretation.
Measured: at Day 7
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yanran Huang, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07687992
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- nasalCTscanteaching
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared publicly. Due to the specific nature of the study population (a small cohort of clinical rotators in a single department) and the relatively small sample size, sharing raw IPD poses a significant risk of indirect re-identification. Furthermore, the informed consent obtained from the participants strictly limits data access to the immediate research team to protect their academic and professional privacy. Aggregate data and statistical analyses will be reported in published manuscripts.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Application of a Responsive Web-Based Sinus CT Scan Interpretation Training System in Clinical Education: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07687992
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- nasalCTscanteaching
- Conditions
- Education, Diagnostic Imaging, Otolaryngology, Anatomy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 Jul 2026 (actual)
- 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.
The complex anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and skull base presents a steep learning curve for junior clinicians in otolaryngology. This prospective, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, responsive web-based sinus CT scan interpretation training system compared to traditional educational methods. The study will enroll 36 medical trainees and junior resident physicians with no prior specialized training in otolaryngology imaging.
Following a standardized baseline video lecture, participants will be randomized (1:1) into two groups for a one-week rotation period. The intervention group will utilize an interactive, cross-platform web system featuring multi-planar correlations, the CLOSE mnemonic guided reading, and case-based self-assessments. The control group will study using standard digitized text-and-image guidelines and clinical consensus documents. The primary outcome is the objective CT interpretation score, which evaluates the accuracy of identifying anatomical variations and pathological grading (e.g., Lund-Mackay score, osteitis grading) across 10 anonymized clinical cases. Secondary outcomes include interpretation time, diagnostic confidence, and system usability. The findings of this study will provide valuable evidence on whether interactive digital tools can effectively accelerate the learning curve and improve diagnostic accuracy in specialized medical imaging education.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Interactive Training Group | Experimental | Other: Web-Based Interactive GroupWeb-Based Interactive Training |
| Traditional Multimedia Learning Group | Active comparator | Other: Traditional Teaching GroupTraditional Multimedia Learning |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Medical students currently in their clinical clerkship or internship phase, or junior physicians currently undergoing standardized residency training;
- No prior systematic training in specialized otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) imaging;
- Voluntary participation in the study with a signed informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Inability to access a basic smartphone or computer required for the digital training system;
- Anticipated inability to complete the intervention, and assessment period (e.g., due to planned prolonged leave of absence).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Interactive GroupFollowing the exact same standardized baseline lecture video on sinus anatomy, participants will receive a digitized traditional teaching material package for self-directed learning over a 1-week rotation period. This standard educational package includes detailed text-and-image handouts on sinus anatomy and static CT evaluation criteria derived from the official clinical expert consensus guidelines. | Other | Web-Based Interactive Training Group |
| Traditional Teaching GroupIn addition to watching the baseline video, participants will receive a standard digitized traditional teaching material package (including detailed text-and-image handouts on sinus anatomy and the CT evaluation standard documents from the "Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis"). Participants are required to complete self-directed reinforcement learning using these materials within the same period. | Other | Traditional Multimedia Learning Group |
Primary outcome
Objective CT interpretation test score
Time frame: at Day 7
The objective CT interpretation test includes 10 anonymized clinical CT sequences. Participants must independently identify anatomical variations (e.g., Onodi cells, Haller cells, ostiomeatal complex) and complete the Lund-Mackay staging and osteitis grading. The total test score ranges from 0 to 100 points. A higher score indicates higher diagnostic accuracy and better performance in CT interpretation.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared publicly. Due to the specific nature of the study population (a small cohort of clinical rotators in a single department) and the relatively small sample size, sharing raw IPD poses a significant risk of indirect re-identification. Furthermore, the informed consent obtained from the participants strictly limits data access to the immediate research team to protect their academic and professional privacy. Aggregate data and statistical analyses will be reported in published manuscripts.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web-Based Interactive Group and Traditional Teaching Group in people with Education and Diagnostic Imaging, run by First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University.
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 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Objective CT interpretation test score (time frame: at Day 7). 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 7 Jul 2026.