WithdrawnNot Applicable

Cricothyroidotomy Training for Physicians Outcomes Study

Stopped: This study has never actually started as waiting on funding

United Kingdom0Started 2019-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study will assess whether the type of simulation model used in cricothyroidotomy training has an effect on the subsequent confidence and competence in the procedure.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically trained healthcare professionals working in Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine or General Surgery as these doctors may be expected to complete a surgical cricothyroidotomy despite infrequently performing the procedure. * The healthcare professionals can be from Foundation Year 1 to before Certificates of Completion of Training (CCT). Those who are out of training and are not yet at consultant level are also eligible. * Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: • Healthcare professionals who already complete surgical airways on a regular basis (e.g. Ear Nose Throat or Maxillofacial trainees) as these doctors may already be competent prior to training.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Time to successfully complete surgical cricothyroidotomy on a prepared porcine specimen.

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03238950

SponsorThe Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-10-01

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.