Effect of Anesthesia Equipment Position on Anesthesiologists' Performance (NCT07518849) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Anesthesia Equipment Position on Anesthesiologists' Performance
60 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the position of the anesthesia machine affects the ability of anesthesiologists to manage a crisis situation and perform critical tasks. Participants will be asked to manage a simulated crisis situation using a manikin in the operating room. The anesthesia machine will be positioned either in an "optimal" or "awkward" manner for the anesthesiologist. The session will be video recorded and then analysed for various outcomes that reflect the anesthesiologist's performance. Participants will also perform a critical task, bag-valve-mask ventilation, on a manikin with the anesthesia machine in the optimal and awkward positions. The effectiveness of ventilation in each position will be compared. The results of this study may have implications for patient safety.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All Department of Anesthesia residents (PGY4 or 5), fellows and staff are eligible to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unwillingness to complete the simulated crisis and complete study questionnaires
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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Crisis performance
Timeframe: Measured during the crisis scenario, average time is 5 minutes