Medical EducationUECAD-USGNCT07615543
Effects of a Cadaveric Workshop on Self-Reported Confidence in Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Procedures
An observational study of Medical Education, run by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This prospective observational study evaluates the effects of a structured cadaveric workshop on physicians' self-reported confidence in performing upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Medical Education
- What is being tested?
- Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Workshop
- How many people
- 78 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 27 May 2025to 15 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
Study population: Physicians and physical medicine and rehabilitation trainees participating in cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshops focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures.
Who may be able to join
- Physicians participating in the cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop
- Willingness to complete pre- and post-workshop questionnaires
- Age ≥18 years
Who cannot join
- Failure to complete both pre- and post-workshop assessments
- Withdrawal from the workshop before completion
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Koç University School of Medicine
Istanbul, Istanbul
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Cadaveric Workshop on Self-Reported Confidence in Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Procedures: A Prospective Pre-Post Study
This prospective observational study evaluates the effects of a structured cadaveric workshop on physicians' self-reported confidence in performing upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop consisted of theoretical instruction and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice focusing on shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Confidence levels were assessed before and after the workshop using standardized questionnaires. The study also examined the influence of prior ultrasound experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and post-workshop improvement.
Read the detailed description
Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures are increasingly used in daily clinical practice because they improve procedural accuracy and reduce complication risk. However, upper extremity procedures require advanced sonoanatomical knowledge and technical proficiency due to the proximity of neurovascular structures and anatomical variability. Cadaveric workshops provide a realistic educational environment in which physicians can improve probe handling, needle guidance, and procedural confidence before performing these procedures in clinical settings.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop included theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice involving shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Participants completed pre- and post-workshop questionnaires assessing self-reported confidence levels.
The primary objective was to determine changes in procedural confidence following workshop participation. Secondary objectives included evaluating the effects of prior ultrasound training, years of musculoskeletal ultrasonography experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and confidence improvement after the course.
- Conditions
- Medical Education
- Being tested
- Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Workshop
- Keywords
- Cadaveric Training, Ultrasound-Guided Procedures, Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography, Upper Extremity, Medical Education, Simulation Training, Procedural Confidence, Ultrasound-Guided Injections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography WorkshopOther
Participants attended a structured one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop consisting of theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on practice sessions. The workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Participants practiced probe positioning, sonoanatomical identification, and needle guidance techniques on cadaveric specimens under direct supervision by experienced instructors.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Participants | Physicians participating in a cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Receives: Other: Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Workshop |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Self-Reported Confidence for Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Self-reported confidence for shoulder, elbow, and wrist ultrasound-guided procedures assessed using a 5-point Likert confidence scale ranging from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no confidence and 4 indicates the highest level of confidence. Higher scores indicate greater procedural confidence. Confidence was assessed immediately before and immediately after the cadaveric workshop.
Measured: Immediately before and immediately after the workshop
Secondary outcomes (1)
Participant Satisfaction With the Educational Workshop
Participant satisfaction was assessed using a 4-point Likert satisfaction scale ranging from 1 to 4, where higher scores indicate greater satisfaction with the workshop content, educational quality, practical sessions, and organization.
Measured: Immediately after the workshop
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2026
- Study start27 May 2025
- Primary completion15 Feb 2026
- Study completion15 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Medical EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Selim Sezikli, Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07615543
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UE-CAD-USG-2026-01
- Acronym
- UECAD-USG
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 22 May 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified participant-level questionnaire data, including demographic characteristics, professional background information, and pre- and post-workshop confidence assessments, will be shared.
Publications
Zure M, Topaloglu M, Is EE, Sezikli S, Sarikaya D, Diracoglu D. Advancing skills and confidence in ultrasound-guided injection techniques: the impact of a cadaveric workshop. BMC Med Educ. 2025 May 12;25(1):696. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-07270-z.
PubMed 40355906
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Cadaveric Workshop on Self-Reported Confidence in Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Procedures: A Prospective Pre-Post Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07615543
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UECAD-USG / UE-CAD-USG-2026-01
- Conditions
- Medical Education
- Keywords
- Cadaveric Training, Ultrasound-Guided Procedures, Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography, Upper Extremity, Medical Education, Simulation Training, Procedural Confidence, Ultrasound-Guided Injections
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 27 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 May 2026 (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 prospective observational study evaluates the effects of a structured cadaveric workshop on physicians' self-reported confidence in performing upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop consisted of theoretical instruction and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice focusing on shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Confidence levels were assessed before and after the workshop using standardized questionnaires. The study also examined the influence of prior ultrasound experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and post-workshop improvement.
Detailed description
Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures are increasingly used in daily clinical practice because they improve procedural accuracy and reduce complication risk. However, upper extremity procedures require advanced sonoanatomical knowledge and technical proficiency due to the proximity of neurovascular structures and anatomical variability. Cadaveric workshops provide a realistic educational environment in which physicians can improve probe handling, needle guidance, and procedural confidence before performing these procedures in clinical settings.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop included theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice involving shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Participants completed pre- and post-workshop questionnaires assessing self-reported confidence levels.
The primary objective was to determine changes in procedural confidence following workshop participation. Secondary objectives included evaluating the effects of prior ultrasound training, years of musculoskeletal ultrasonography experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and confidence improvement after the course.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop Participants | – | Other: Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography WorkshopPhysicians participating in a cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Physicians and physical medicine and rehabilitation trainees participating in cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshops focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Physicians participating in the cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop
- Willingness to complete pre- and post-workshop questionnaires
- Age ≥18 years
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Failure to complete both pre- and post-workshop assessments
- Withdrawal from the workshop before completion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography WorkshopParticipants attended a structured one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop consisting of theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on practice sessions. The workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Participants practiced probe positioning, sonoanatomical identification, and needle guidance techniques on cadaveric specimens under direct supervision by experienced instructors. | Other | Workshop Participants |
Primary outcome
Change in Self-Reported Confidence for Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the workshop
Self-reported confidence for shoulder, elbow, and wrist ultrasound-guided procedures assessed using a 5-point Likert confidence scale ranging from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no confidence and 4 indicates the highest level of confidence. Higher scores indicate greater procedural confidence. Confidence was assessed immediately before and immediately after the cadaveric workshop.
1 secondary outcome
Participant Satisfaction With the Educational Workshop
Time frame: Immediately after the workshop
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 40355906Zure M, Topaloglu M, Is EE, Sezikli S, Sarikaya D, Diracoglu D. Advancing skills and confidence in ultrasound-guided injection techniques: the impact of a cadaveric workshop. BMC Med Educ. 2025 May 12;25(1):696. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-07270-z.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified participant-level questionnaire data, including demographic characteristics, professional background information, and pre- and post-workshop confidence assessments, will be shared.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Medical Education, run by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Self-Reported Confidence for Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures (time frame: Immediately before and immediately after the workshop). 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 NCT07615543, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 2 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.