Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

September 6, 2016 updated by: Rebekah McCurdy, Thomas Jefferson University

Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of Educational DVD

Obstetrics and gynecology residents are deemed to be proficient in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) upon graduation from an accredited program, although TVUS education in residency is not standardized. The objective of this study is to assess for improvement in transvaginal ultrasound knowledge among residents after viewing an educational DVD.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a multi-site prospective parallel randomized controlled trial using an educational DVD from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®, compared to routine education. All participants completed a pretest on transvaginal ultrasound images and principles. The intervention group repeated the test after viewing the DVD. During the trial, performing and logging transvaginal ultrasounds were encouraged. All enrolled residents repeated the test at 6-10 months after intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

57

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107
        • Thomas Jefferson University
      • West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, 19602
        • The Reading Hospital
      • Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States, 19096
        • Lankenau Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • resident in obstetrics and gynecology at one of three sites

Exclusion Criteria:

  • unable to consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Standard Education
These residents received their standard residency education and experience.
Experimental: DVD Intervention
These residents received a one-hour long DVD lecture in addition to standard residency education and experience.
Other: Transvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores
Time Frame: 6-10 months
6-10 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores
Time Frame: 1 hour
1 hour
Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years
Through study completion, an average of 2 years
Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles)
Time Frame: 6-10 months
6-10 months
Difference in mean scores on "orange cards"
Time Frame: 6-10 months
6-10 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Thomas Jefferson University

Collaborators

Main Line Health
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 29, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 8, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2016

Last Verified

September 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 14E.231

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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