Nurses' Competence in Gastric Ultrasound (NCT06320574) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nurses' Competence in Gastric Ultrasound
8 participantsStarted 2024-03-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational cohort study is to investigate gastric ultrasound skills in surgical nurses. The main question it aims to answer is:
• how much training is required for surgical nurses to obtain competency in performing gastric ultrasound.
Participants will follow a training involving
* theoretical background using e-learning, picture library and lecture
* practical skill development in an interactive hands-on workshop on live models directed by expert gastric ultrasonographer
* and formative assessments during training sessions scanning healthy volunteers by participants and examiners (expert gastric ultrasonographers).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria for nurses:
* nurses with at least 1 year experience at the unit;
* nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing;
* nurses with a particular interest in ultrasonography.
* nurses without previous experience in ultrasonography;
Inclusion criteria for healthy volunteers:
* no history of abnormal anatomy or surgery of the upper gastro-intestinal tract (previous oesophageal-, gastric-, or upper abdomen surgery, or hiatus hernia);
* no diabetes mellitus
Exclusion criteria
• subjects who do not provide written informed consent.
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
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Number of required training
Timeframe: 5 days of ultrasound assessment of 6 volunteers will be performed in 2 kind of prandial status (leading to 12 assessment per day)