TraumaFASTNCT02289911
FAST Learning Methods
A study testing Didactic training in the FAST in people with Trauma, run by International Institute of Rescue Research and Education at 1 site in Poland.
Trial summary
Training paramedics in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. The investigators sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Trauma
- What is being tested?
- Didactic training in the FAST
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePoland
- Study dates
- Nov 2014to Dec 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- give voluntary consent to participate in the study emergency medical professionals (paramedics, nurses, physicians)
Who cannot join
- not meet the above criteria
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
International Institute of Rescue Research and Education
Warsaw, Masovia, 03-122
Lukasz Szarpak, +48500186225, lukasz.szarpak@gmail.com
Lukasz Szarpak
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Two Learning Methods in Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Training Among Paramedics
Training paramedics in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. The investigators sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method.
Read the detailed description
Paramedics were randomized into a classroom group with traditional lectures and a web group that watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test four weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. A control group completed the two initial tests without didactic intervention.
- Conditions
- Trauma
- Being tested
- Didactic training in the FAST
- Keywords
- ultrasound
- Medical subject headings
- Wounds and Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Didactic training in the FASTOther
Participants in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Active comparator | Traditional learning form Receives: Other: Didactic training in the FAST |
| Web | Active comparator | Didactic training using internet Receives: Other: Didactic training in the FAST |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge (Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests)
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests
Measured: 1 MONTH
Secondary outcomes (1)
Self reported satisfaction
Participant satisfaction with training and reported comfort with ultrasound use after training
Measured: 1 MONTH
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Nov 2014 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2014
- Primary completionDec 2014 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2014 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for TraumaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- International Institute of Rescue Research and Education
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Lukasz Szarpak, National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02289911
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FAST/2014/03
- Acronym
- FAST
- Status last verified
- Nov 2014
- First submitted
- 7 Nov 2014
- Last updated
- 13 Nov 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Nov 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Two Learning Methods in Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Training Among Paramedics
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02289911
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FAST / FAST/2014/03
- Conditions
- Trauma
- Keywords
- ultrasound
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- International Institute of Rescue Research and EducationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2014 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2014 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Nov 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Training paramedics in new skills via classroom-based teaching has inherent costs and time constraints. The investigators sought to evaluate whether web-based didactics result in similar knowledge improvement and retention of FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) compared with the traditional method.
Detailed description
Paramedics were randomized into a classroom group with traditional lectures and a web group that watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test four weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. A control group completed the two initial tests without didactic intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Active comparator | Other: Didactic training in the FASTTraditional learning form |
| Web | Active comparator | Other: Didactic training in the FASTDidactic training using internet |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- give voluntary consent to participate in the study emergency medical professionals (paramedics, nurses, physicians)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- not meet the above criteria
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic training in the FASTParticipants in the classroom group (class) listened to traditional lectures, while the web group (web) watched narrated lectures online. All participants completed a pre- and post-test, and a second post-test eight weeks later. Both groups underwent hands-on training after the first post-test. | Other | Class, Web |
Primary outcome
Knowledge (Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests)
Time frame: 1 MONTH
Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests
1 secondary outcome
Self reported satisfaction
Time frame: 1 MONTH
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Nov 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Didactic training in the FAST in people with Trauma, run by International Institute of Rescue Research and Education at 1 site in Poland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Nov 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Lukasz Szarpak (+48500186225, lukasz.szarpak@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge (Mean test scores by didactic group for three consecutive multiple choice tests) (time frame: 1 MONTH). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Nov 2014.