Barriers and Facilitators in Radiographic Devices and Imaging

August 10, 2026 updated by: Emily Lalone, Western University

Perceived Barriers and Facilitators Among Radiation Technologists of Radiographic Device Implementation in North America

This study aims to understand factors that may influence the implementation of a wrist-specific radiographic positioning device in healthcare settings across the United States and Canada. The survey will ask questions about workplace communication, leadership, availability of resources and attitude towards implementing new devices in radiographic imaging. Participants will be MRTs/Radiologic Technologists and they will complete an online questionnaire about current workplace practices and opinions regarding implementation of a new wrist positioning aid. Responses will help identify any potential barriers and facilitators regarding implementation across different healthcare environments.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study research questions are examining implementation determinants such as communication and attitude towards adopting new radiographic technologies. It will examine perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing a new device and consider technologists' willingness to use this type of device in their day-to-day practice. This study will involve the recruitment of medical radiation technologists (MRTs) employed at a healthcare centre in North America (Canada or the United States). MRT Participants will be asked to complete a survey that is designed to evaluate the perceived barriers and facilitators that may affect the implementation of a radiographic positioning device. General information including MRT experience and healthcare centre size and location will be collected along with questions derived from implementation constructs in the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Science. The questionnaire primarily collects quantitative responses with some opportunity for short answers to support responses with quantitative usability data. The results of this survey can provide insight into the ability to implement a radiographic positioning aid within different healthcare centres across North America. Understanding the different barriers and facilitators that may exist and their relationship with healthcare centre size or geographical location can inform the implementation plan of a novel positioning aid.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

500

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants consist of MRTs based in North America.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Be currently employed in the United States or Canada
  • Currently perform or assist with obtaining diagnostic projection radiographs (plain X-rays) as part of their professional responsibilities
  • Provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Responses will be excluded if answered in under two minutes, contained short repossess to open-ended questions or are flagged by Qualtrics bot detection

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Medical Radiation Technologists/X-ray Professionals
Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) or other health professionals responsible for performing x-rays based in North America.
Other: Survey using a questionnaire.
Questionnaire regarding barriers and facilitators of the implementation of a radiographic positioning device.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Implementation Outcomes
Time Frame: Participants can complete the survey at any time. The survey will close after 500 participants complete the survey. It is estimated this will take 1 year. The determinants will be measured at the completion of the survey.
Implementation determinants from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) will be graded on a questionnaire as being a barrier (0), neutral (1), or a facilitator (2).
Participants can complete the survey at any time. The survey will close after 500 participants complete the survey. It is estimated this will take 1 year. The determinants will be measured at the completion of the survey.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Western University

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 (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 2, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 14, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 129286

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Participants will remain anonymous with their data visible to the study team only.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

Subscribe