Simulation-Based Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Acute H… (NCT07592598) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Simulation-Based Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure Patients
175 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to co-design a cardiac POCUS simulation training intervention and implementation strategy for EM clinicians and evaluate the effectiveness of the cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation-based training (CPST) and CPG implementation. By performing this study, the investigators hope to improve diagnostic processes and time-to-diuretic dosing for acute heart failure (AHF) patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Emergency medicine provider practicing at the study site, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Exclusion Criteria:
* ED nurses and technicians are excluded due to differing ultrasound training needs
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.
1This trial trains emergency doctors to use bedside ultrasound to speed up diuretic treatment for acute heart failure — how might faster diuretic dosing actually change my care if I come to the ER in a flare-up?
2Since this study isn't recruiting yet, how far off is it from starting, and are there other trials or quality-improvement programs already using cardiac point-of-care ultrasound that I could potentially benefit from now?
3This trial focuses on training the medical team rather than testing a new drug or device on me directly — does that mean there are fewer personal risks involved, and what exactly would my participation look like?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA and is really studying how well a training program works rather than a treatment itself, how confident can we be that faster ultrasound-guided care actually improves outcomes for someone with my specific type of heart failure?
5If this trial isn't available to me yet or isn't the right fit, what is the current standard process for diagnosing and treating acute heart failure when I arrive in the emergency department, and is there anything I should ask for or bring with me to help speed that process up?
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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Effectiveness of the simulation-based cardiac POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) training implementation as measured by time-to-diuretic dose in ED (Emergency Department) heart failure patients
Timeframe: 12 months pre and 12 months post-intervention