Observational Study to Validate a Family Physician Echocardiography Training Programme (NCT07339007) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observational Study to Validate a Family Physician Echocardiography Training Programme
Spain500 participantsStarted 2023-09-12
Plain-language summary
Observational Study on the Validation of Family Doctors' Training in Echocardiography
The Catalan Society of Family and Community Medicine (CAMFiC) developed a structured training program for Family Physicians in focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS). This study evaluates GP FoCUS performance against comprehensive echocardiography and assesses training competence.
Developed between September 2023 and November 2025 (92 hours total, including 70 hours supervised practice), participants perform FoCUS on patients with suspected cardiac pathology. The study measures concordance between GP FoCUS and cardiologist echocardiography, and evaluates FoCUS integration into primary care pathways to enhance diagnostic capacity for common cardiac conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
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.
* Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Professionals:
Inclusion criteria for professionals in the training program are:
* Board-certified specialist in Family and Community Medicine.
* Member of the Catalan Society of Family and Community Medicine (CAMFiC).
* Access at the workplace to an ultrasound device suitable for FoCUS.
* Willing and able to complete all training and study procedures. Exclusion criteria: Not meeting any inclusion criterion.
* Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Patients:
The inclusion criteria for patients are:
* Age over 18 years old.
* Clinical indication for FoCUS/echocardiographic assessment in routine care.
* Attended at a site where a participating GP provides care.
* Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria:
* Refusal to participate (no written informed consent)
* Severe mental illness
* Significant cognitive impairment preventing 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?
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
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Agreement between GP-performed FoCUS and cardiologist-performed standard echocardiography.
Timeframe: Diagnostic agreement assessment in real-world clinical practice following training completion (2024-2027 recruitment period).
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07339007
SponsorSocietat Catalana de Medicina Familiar i Comunitària, Assoc. (CAMFiC)