Melanoma Simulation Model With Smartphone Devices: Training Physicians for Early Detection of Melanoma

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Melanoma

In brief

The specific aim of this study is to determine if interactive touchscreen-based learning with deliberate practice modules can enhance the retention of life-saving medical skills when incorporated into medical training curricula. We will analyze the retention and confidence of screening skills by comparing outcomes on pretest and posttest in each arm.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01859845

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

63

Starts

2013-04-01

Expected to finish

2014-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-08-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• Those not meeting the above inclusion criteria

Where it is running

• Northwestern University Department of Dermatology — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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