CompletedNot Applicable

Bedside Ultrasound in the Assessment of Deep Venous Thrombosis: Effectiveness of In-Person Versus Online Instruction

United States18 participantsStarted 2018-06-04

Plain-language summary

This study will examine the effectiveness of pre-recorded instructional videos in the use of bedside ultrasonography to ascertain the presence of a lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) as compared to in-person lectures and hands-on training.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion Criteria of students: * Voluntary participation in the study * Signed written informed consent * Completion of all requirements for their respective arm of the study Exclusion Criteria of students: * Passing preliminary ultrasound knowledge test * Prior education by EMSono or by an RDMS-certified ultrasonographer for the assessment of lower extremity DVT * Rotation period less than 4 weeks Inclusion Criteria of patients: * Age 18 or greater * Clinical suspicion of DVT or PE * Hemodynamic stability * Intact decision-making capacity * Voluntary presentation to the ED * Formal radiological lower extremity DVT study ordered by appropriate provider. Exclusion Criteria of patients: * Trauma or other anatomic abnormality * Known DVT diagnosis within 48 hours * History of chronic DVT * Indwelling catheter or hemodialysis access in the extremity to be studied * Refusal to participate in the study.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Superior education technique

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03573492

SponsorMercy Health Ohio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12-05

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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.