Exploring the Efficacy of Assistive Artificial Intelligence for Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in Residency Training

• Conditions: Regional Anesthesia

• Registration Number: NCT06667401
• Lead Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a novel artificial intelligence (AI) device designed to assist in Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (ScanNav Anatomy Peripheral Nerve Block; ScanNav), in the teaching and training of anesthesiology residents in the subspecialty of regional anesthesia.

Detailed Description

Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) relies on the precise acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound images. The necessary skills to attain this is dependent on the knowledge of the underlying anatomy. Notwithstanding, even experienced anesthesiologists can find this challenging, especially in the setting of anatomical variation, obesity and other potential confounders. This study aims to clarify if The ScanNav, a novel artificial intelligence device designed to assist in UGRA, when utilized with trainees, improves their uptake and training. We also aim to see the relationships of how it enhances teaching and training of residents by experienced regional anesthesia providers.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-31
• Study Start: 2025-03-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-29
• Primary Completion: 2026-01-01
• Study Completion: 2027-01-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Inclusion criteria include any anesthesia resident with no prior experience with UGRA.

Exclusion Criteria

• Exclusion criteria include any anesthesia resident who has undergone the regional elective service prior to the inception of the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Qualtric questionaire of participants	From enrollment to the end of device use at 2 weeks.	Improved teaching and training of anesthesiology residents in the subspecialty of regional anesthesia will be accessed via a questionnaire filled out by participants after use of the device. The questionnaire will access, the type of regional blocks, feasibility of block and ease of teaching with the artificial intelligence Ultrasound.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical College of Wisconsin; 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States