Pupillometry Use & Professional's Inspection : Leveling Subjectivity

Recruiting

• Conditions: Intensive Care; Pupil Assessment; Nursing Assessment; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Pupillometry; Neurological Examination; Clinical Competence; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Interprofessional Relations; Observer Variation

• Registration Number: NCT06733207
• Lead Sponsor: CHU de Reims

Brief Summary

This prospective, non interventionneal, mono-centric study aims to evaluate the accuracy and quality of pupil assessment among three different groups: senior physicians, anesthesiology residents, and nurses. Pupil assessment is a critical component in anesthesia and emergency medicine, providing essential information about a patient's neurological status and response to medications.

Detailed Description

This study aims to assess if there is a significant differences in the accuracy and reliability of pupil evaluations between senior physicians, residents, and nurses when compared to the gold standard of pupillometry, an objective and precise measurement technique.

The study will involve a series of assessments where each participant will evaluate patients' pupils under controlled conditions. The results will be compared against the measurements obtained from pupillometry to determine how closely each group aligns with this standard.

By identifying any discrepancies in pupil assessment skills among the different professional groups, we hope to highlight areas for improvement in training and practice. Ultimately, this research aims to enhance patient care by ensuring that pupil evaluations are performed accurately and consistently across all levels of healthcare providers.

The findings from this study could lead to improved training protocols and potentially influence guidelines for pupil assessment in clinical practice, contributing to better patient outcomes in anesthesia and emergency settings.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-10
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-13
• Study Start: 2025-02-17
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-04
• Primary Completion: 2026-02-17
• Study Completion: 2026-02-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Hospitalized in Intensive Care
• Patients who gave their consent to participate to the study, or, if incapable of giving their consent, for whom their designated trusted person has provided their consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Aged under 18 years
• Undergoing ocular surgery
• Unable to evaluate both pupils
• Not affiliated with a social security scheme

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pupil examination	Day 1	comparison of pupil examination through an intraclass correlation coefficient for each category of healthcare professional to measure the concordance between the subjective pupillary examination and pupillometry

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Damien JOLLY; 🇫🇷 Reims, France