Medical EducationNCT06950346
Online Ultrasound Curriculum on Learning Outcomes of Post-graduate Physicians
An observational study of Medical Education, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
Trial summary
This single-center retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of the Training Management System (TMS) ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Medical Education
- How many people
- 800 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2025to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Postgraduate Year (PGY) trainees are newly graduated medical doctors undergoing structured clinical training as part of their early postgraduate education. In Taiwan, the PGY program is designed to enhance foundational clinical competencies through rotations across various medical specialties, including emergency medicine.
Who may be able to join
- PGY trainees who participated in the Department of Emergency Medicine ultrasound training program during the study period.
- Trainees with complete course participation records and assessment results.
Who cannot join
- Non-PGY participants (e.g., senior residents, attending physicians, medical students).
- Incomplete assessment data that prevents a full evaluation of learning outcomes.
- Any abnormal data not meeting study criteria (e.g., recording errors or duplicate entries).
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of TMS Ultrasound Curriculum on Learning Outcomes of PGY Emergency Physicians: A Retrospective Study
This single-center retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of the Training Management System (TMS) ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians. By analyzing test scores and course participation data from 2018 to 2025, the study investigates whether blended learning improves PoCUS proficiency and explores its potential role in enhancing ultrasound education for junior physicians.
Read the detailed description
Current point-of-care ultrasound education faces multiple challenges. Traditional teaching methods, such as didactic lectures and bedside one-on-one training, are constrained by time, clinical workload, and faculty availability, leading to inconsistent learning outcomes. Additionally, PGY physicians, due to their limited clinical experience, struggle to develop proficiency in ultrasound in a randomized learning environment. The quality of ultrasound image acquisition and diagnostic accuracy is also highly dependent on the operator's experience. In recent years, online learning platforms, such as the Training Management System, have been introduced to enhance learning flexibility. However, the long-term impact of such platforms on trainees' clinical application remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the TMS ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians and explore the feasibility of a blended learning approach in improving ultrasound skill application. This single-center retrospective study analyzes test data from PGY trainees who participated in emergency PoCUS training between 2018 and 2025, including post-course test scores, objective structured clinical examination scores, and self-reported TMS course participation. The findings of this study may provide insights into the effectiveness of online and blended learning models in developing ultrasound proficiency among junior physicians and inform future medical education curriculum design.
- Conditions
- Medical Education
- Keywords
- Medical education, Ultrasound, Online Training Management System
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| PGY trained with TMS ultrasound curriculum | PGY physicians trained with the TMS ultrasound curriculum participated in a structured, blended learning program that combined online modules with hands-on clinical training. The Training Management System (TMS) provided flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to reinforce foundational knowledge, while in-person sessions focused on skill application and image acquisition. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mean Post-Course Test Score
Mean score of participants on the post-course knowledge test (range: 0-100 points; higher scores indicate better knowledge acquisition)
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the test at 8 weeks
Mean OSCE Rating Score
Mean score of participants on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessing ultrasound performance. The OSCE includes structured evaluation of the following domains:
Image Acquisition Quality: Clarity and completeness of target anatomical structures (e.g., blood vessels, Morrison's pouch, spleno-renal recess, cul-de-sac).
Diagnostic Accuracy: Ability to correctly interpret ultrasound findings and reach an appropriate clinical diagnosis.
Scanning Technique and Efficiency: Smoothness, probe handling, and adherence to scanning protocols.
Each domain is rated on a 10-point Likert scale (1 = Poor, 10 = Excellent), with higher scores indicating better clinical performance. The overall OSCE score is calculated as the mean of these domain scores.
Measured: From enrollment to completion of OSCE at 8 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Apr 2025
- Study start1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Medical EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Taiwan University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 800 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06950346
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202503116RINB
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 13 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Joji RM, Kumar AP, Almarabheh A, Dar FK, Deifalla AH, Tayem Y, Ismaeel AY, Bindayna K, Tabbara KS, Farid E, Shadab M, Al Mahmeed A, Shahid M. Perception of online and face to face microbiology laboratory sessions among medical students and faculty at Arabian Gulf University: a mixed method study. BMC Med Educ. 2022 May 30;22(1):411. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03346-2.
PubMed 35637505Harel-Sterling M. Can you teach a hands-on skill online? A scoping review of e-learning for point-of-care ultrasound in medical education. Can Med Educ J. 2023 Dec 30;14(6):66-77. doi: 10.36834/cmej.75272. eCollection 2023 Dec.
PubMed 38226294Lien WC, Chang CH, Chong KM, Wu MC, Wu CY, Wang HP. Clinical utilization of point-of-care ultrasound by junior emergency medicine residents. Med Ultrason. 2022 Aug 31;24(3):270-276. doi: 10.11152/mu-3425. Epub 2022 Jan 19.
PubMed 35045138
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of TMS Ultrasound Curriculum on Learning Outcomes of PGY Emergency Physicians: A Retrospective Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06950346
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202503116RINB
- Conditions
- Medical Education
- Keywords
- Medical education, Ultrasound, Online Training Management System
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 800 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Apr 2025 (actual)
- 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.
This single-center retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of the Training Management System (TMS) ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians. By analyzing test scores and course participation data from 2018 to 2025, the study investigates whether blended learning improves PoCUS proficiency and explores its potential role in enhancing ultrasound education for junior physicians.
Detailed description
Current point-of-care ultrasound education faces multiple challenges. Traditional teaching methods, such as didactic lectures and bedside one-on-one training, are constrained by time, clinical workload, and faculty availability, leading to inconsistent learning outcomes. Additionally, PGY physicians, due to their limited clinical experience, struggle to develop proficiency in ultrasound in a randomized learning environment. The quality of ultrasound image acquisition and diagnostic accuracy is also highly dependent on the operator's experience. In recent years, online learning platforms, such as the Training Management System, have been introduced to enhance learning flexibility. However, the long-term impact of such platforms on trainees' clinical application remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the TMS ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians and explore the feasibility of a blended learning approach in improving ultrasound skill application. This single-center retrospective study analyzes test data from PGY trainees who participated in emergency PoCUS training between 2018 and 2025, including post-course test scores, objective structured clinical examination scores, and self-reported TMS course participation. The findings of this study may provide insights into the effectiveness of online and blended learning models in developing ultrasound proficiency among junior physicians and inform future medical education curriculum design.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| PGY trained with TMS ultrasound curriculum | – | –PGY physicians trained with the TMS ultrasound curriculum participated in a structured, blended learning program that combined online modules with hands-on clinical training. The Training Management System (TMS) provided flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to reinforce foundational knowledge, while in-person sessions focused on skill application and image acquisition. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Postgraduate Year (PGY) trainees are newly graduated medical doctors undergoing structured clinical training as part of their early postgraduate education. In Taiwan, the PGY program is designed to enhance foundational clinical competencies through rotations across various medical specialties, including emergency medicine.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- PGY trainees who participated in the Department of Emergency Medicine ultrasound training program during the study period.
- Trainees with complete course participation records and assessment results.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non-PGY participants (e.g., senior residents, attending physicians, medical students).
- Incomplete assessment data that prevents a full evaluation of learning outcomes.
- Any abnormal data not meeting study criteria (e.g., recording errors or duplicate entries).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Mean Post-Course Test Score
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the test at 8 weeks
Mean score of participants on the post-course knowledge test (range: 0-100 points; higher scores indicate better knowledge acquisition)
Mean OSCE Rating Score
Time frame: From enrollment to completion of OSCE at 8 weeks.
Mean score of participants on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessing ultrasound performance. The OSCE includes structured evaluation of the following domains: Image Acquisition Quality: Clarity and completeness of target anatomical structures (e.g., blood vessels, Morrison's pouch, spleno-renal recess, cul-de-sac). Diagnostic Accuracy: Ability to correctly interpret ultrasound findings and reach an appropriate clinical diagnosis. Scanning Technique and Efficiency: Smoothness, probe handling, and adherence to scanning protocols. Each domain is rated on a 10-point Likert scale (1 = Poor, 10 = Excellent), with higher scores indicating better clinical performance. The overall OSCE score is calculated as the mean of these domain scores.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Apr 2025.
- Background: PubMed 35637505Joji RM, Kumar AP, Almarabheh A, Dar FK, Deifalla AH, Tayem Y, Ismaeel AY, Bindayna K, Tabbara KS, Farid E, Shadab M, Al Mahmeed A, Shahid M. Perception of online and face to face microbiology laboratory sessions among medical students and faculty at Arabian Gulf University: a mixed method study. BMC Med Educ. 2022 May 30;22(1):411. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03346-2.
- Background: PubMed 38226294Harel-Sterling M. Can you teach a hands-on skill online? A scoping review of e-learning for point-of-care ultrasound in medical education. Can Med Educ J. 2023 Dec 30;14(6):66-77. doi: 10.36834/cmej.75272. eCollection 2023 Dec.
- Background: PubMed 35045138Lien WC, Chang CH, Chong KM, Wu MC, Wu CY, Wang HP. Clinical utilization of point-of-care ultrasound by junior emergency medicine residents. Med Ultrason. 2022 Aug 31;24(3):270-276. doi: 10.11152/mu-3425. Epub 2022 Jan 19.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
Related trials for Medical Education
Not yet recruiting
AI Smart Glasses Feedback for Intubation Training in Medical Students
Intubation, Intratracheal, Medical Education
Recruiting
Linking Education, Produce Provision, and Community Referrals to Improve Diabetes Care (LINK)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Nutrition Poor
Not yet recruiting
Title of Study: Anesthesiologists' Learning Curves for Ultrasound Assessment of Difficult Airway
Airway Ultrasound, Difficult Airway Management
Not yet recruiting
Comparing the Efficacy of a Conversational Agent (QuitBot) Versus Standard Health Education on Smoking Cessation Among Medical Students in Cairo University
Conversational Agent, Smoking Cessation
Not yet recruiting
Generative AI-Assisted Personalized Feedback for Laparoscopic Skill Learning in Medical Undergraduates
Medical Education
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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Medical Education, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Wan Ching Lien, M.D., Ph.D. (+886-2-23123456 ext. 262831, dtemer17@yahoo.com.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mean Post-Course Test Score (time frame: From enrollment to the end of the test at 8 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06950346, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 30 Apr 2025.