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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Cost-Effective PC-Based Tool as a Non-Inferior Alternative to Traditional Ultrasound Simulators in Medical Education
Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a cost-effective, PC-based ultrasound training tool is as effective as a traditional, medium-cost ultrasound simulator for teaching third-year medical students thoracic and abdominal ultrasound skills. This study focuses on improving access to high-quality ultrasound training in educational settings with limited resources. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the PC-based tool help participants improve their ability to optimize ultrasound images in a way comparable to the traditional simulator? 2. Can participants using the PC-based tool identify and interpret pathological conditions with the same accuracy as those using the traditional simulator? Participants are third-year medical students enrolled in a structured internship. They will: 1. Watch educational videos covering key concepts in thoracic and abdominal ultrasound imaging. 2. Rotate through training stations where they will practice using either the PC-based tool or the traditional simulator. 3. Perform hands-on exercises with healthy volunteers to practice image acquisition and recognition of anatomical structures. 4. Complete pre- and post-training assessments to measure their progress in skills such as image optimization and identifying pathological conditions. This study aims to explore whether a low-cost digital solution can provide equal educational value, offering a practical alternative to traditional simulators in resource-limited settings.
Age
All ages
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
SimTo Advanced Medical Simulation Centre
Turin, Italy, Piedmont, Italy
Start Date
March 4, 2024
Primary Completion Date
April 25, 2024
Completion Date
April 26, 2024
Last Updated
January 16, 2025
408
ACTUAL participants
PC-Based Ultrasound Training Tool
DEVICE
Traditional Ultrasound Simulator (VausSim)
DEVICE
Lead Sponsor
University of Turin, Italy
NCT07485530
NCT07286591
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