Peer-Learning Versus Physician-Led POCUS Training for Nurse Practitioners in Integrative Volume S… (NCT07660016) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Peer-Learning Versus Physician-Led POCUS Training for Nurse Practitioners in Integrative Volume Status Assessment
Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2026-08-02
Plain-language summary
This study aims to develop and evaluate a peer-led training program specifically designed for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to acquire Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) skills. POCUS, known for its non-invasive nature and real-time imaging capability, has been widely applied in clinical fluid status assessment and plays a pivotal role in enhancing diagnostic efficiency and quality of care. However, current POCUS training resources for NPs in Taiwan remain insufficient, limiting their clinical application and professional visibility. Using a quasi-experimental design, this study investigates the effectiveness of peer-led instruction in strengthening image interpretation, clinical reasoning, and self-efficacy among NPs. The ultimate goal is to establish an evidence-based, nursing-oriented POCUS education model to fill existing gaps in the training system and elevate the role of NPs in multidisciplinary care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Participants aged 18 years or older. Licensed nurse practitioners or nurse practitioner trainees currently enrolled in an accredited nurse practitioner training program.
Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Able to participate in the complete training program and study assessments, including baseline, post-training, and 1-month follow-up assessments.
No prior formal POCUS training, or only limited basic exposure without systematic training experience.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants who have previously completed a formal point-of-care ultrasound training program.
Participants who are unable to complete the full training program or study assessment procedures.
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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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Change in POCUS Clinical Performance Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the training program, and 1 month after the training program