Comparative Evaluation of Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block Training With Low-Fidelity Low-Cost Simulation Model Among Junior Doctors in Department of Emergency Medicine USM.

NCT07604506 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: USM/JEPeM/KK/24100908
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To study the effectiveness of low-fidelity ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block training interventions score in knowledge and skills performance among junior doctors in the Department of Emergency Medicine Universiti Sains Malaysia, with the aim of assessing its mean.

Conditions

Regional Anaesthesia; Emergency Medicine

Keywords

regional anaesthesia; simulation model; junior doctors; USM; Malaysia; femoral nerve block; Low fidelity; low cost

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in knowledge score before and after training

  Knowledge will be assessed using a validated 10-item multiple choice questionnaire. Total score ranges from 0 to 10.

  Immediately before and after the intervention (within same day)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in procedural skill score (OSCE) before and after training

  Immediately before and after the intervention

Other Outcomes (1)

• Self-reported confidence level in performing ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block post training

  Immediately after intervention

Study Arms (1)

Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block Training Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Junior doctors in the Emergency Department at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia will undergo a low-fidelity simulation-based training on ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block using a bovine meat model. The intervention includes a brief lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice session, followed by assessment of knowledge (MCQ) and skills (OSCE) pre- and post-intervention.

Behavioral: Low-fidelity ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block simulation training

Interventions

Low-fidelity ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block simulation training BEHAVIORAL

This intervention involves a low-fidelity simulation-based training on ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block (UGFNB) using a bovine meat model. Participants receive a brief lecture followed by a hands-on skills session. The training focuses on anatomical identification, ultrasound imaging, and nerve block technique using the simulated model. Knowledge and skill performance are assessed through multiple-choice questions and an OSCE before and after the intervention.

Ultrasound-Guided Femoral Nerve Block Training Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• House Officers currently or previously trained in Department of Emergency Medicine Hospital USM
• Medical Officers who received Housemanship Training in Department of Emergency Medicine Hospital USM within 1 year prior to study

You may not qualify if:

• Participants who have previously underwent training in ultrasound-guided regional nerve block.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universiti Sains Malaysia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

Location

Study Officials

• Dr Mohamad Zikri Bin Ahmad

  Department of Emergency Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Dr Ahmad Afiq Bin Abdullah Zan, MBBCh

  Department of Emergency Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 16, 2026
• First Posted: May 22, 2026
• Study Start: August 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 12, 2026
• Study Completion: May 12, 2026
• Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

MY (1)