Tele-Ultrasound: VIrtual Hands-on Education for Novice Users

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Conditions studied: Ultrasound, Education, Virtual

In brief

This study is intended to perform a comparative analysis of novice ultrasound users when taught in person versus virtually. This study aims to show that students will not demonstrate a statistical difference in scores learning in in a virtual environment, guided by professionals, when compared to students learning ultrasound in a traditional, in-person format. Utilizing a Butterfly ultrasound machine, a hand held personal ultrasound device, students wil be guided through a FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) examination and imaging of the carpal tunnel using modules and instructor aid. The FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) exam images the heart and abdomen for free flowing blood. The carpal tunnel is a region in the wrist that houses the tendons for finger movement. Participants will be assessed on the ability to identify key regions, anatomical landmarks and confidence in utilize the ultrasound machine.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05013476

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

49

Starts

2021-09-30

Expected to finish

2023-10-04

Last updated by the study team

2024-01-31

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• First year medical students enrolled at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus with minimal previous ultrasound experience.
• First year graduate students enrolled in the Modern Human Anatomy program (MHA) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus with minimal previous ultrasound experience.

You may not qualify if…

• individuals younger than the age of 18.
• individuals not enrolled in the medical school or Modern Human Anatomy program (MHA) programs at Anschutz Medical Campus
• Individuals with greater than minimal ultrasound experience.

Where it is running

• logan T scott — Englewood, Colorado, United States

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