Effects of Cadaveric Training on Clinical Confidence in Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

NCT07615543 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UE-CAD-USG-2026-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 78
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This prospective observational study evaluates the effects of a structured cadaveric workshop on physicians' self-reported confidence in performing upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop consisted of theoretical instruction and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice focusing on shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Confidence levels were assessed before and after the workshop using standardized questionnaires. The study also examined the influence of prior ultrasound experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and post-workshop improvement.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography; Medical Education

Keywords

Cadaveric Training; Ultrasound-Guided Procedures; Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography; Upper Extremity; Medical Education; Simulation Training; Procedural Confidence; Ultrasound-Guided Injections

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Self-Reported Confidence for Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

  Self-reported confidence scores for shoulder, elbow, and wrist ultrasound-guided procedures assessed using a 5-point Likert scale before and immediately after the cadaveric workshop.

  Immediately before and immediately after the workshop

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Participant Satisfaction With the Educational Workshop

  Immediately after the workshop

Study Arms (1)

Workshop Participants

Physicians participating in a cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist.

Other: Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Workshop

Interventions

Cadaveric Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Workshop OTHER

Participants attended a structured one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop consisting of theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on practice sessions. The workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Participants practiced probe positioning, sonoanatomical identification, and needle guidance techniques on cadaveric specimens under direct supervision by experienced instructors.

Workshop Participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physicians and physical medicine and rehabilitation trainees participating in cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshops focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures.

You may qualify if:

• Physicians participating in the cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop
• Willingness to complete pre- and post-workshop questionnaires
• Age ≥18 years

You may not qualify if:

• Failure to complete both pre- and post-workshop assessments
• Withdrawal from the workshop before completion

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Koç University School of Medicine

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Zure M, Topaloglu M, Is EE, Sezikli S, Sarikaya D, Diracoglu D. Advancing skills and confidence in ultrasound-guided injection techniques: the impact of a cadaveric workshop. BMC Med Educ. 2025 May 12;25(1):696. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-07270-z.

  PMID: 40355906 RESULT

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2026
• First Posted: May 29, 2026
• Study Start: May 27, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2026
• Study Completion: February 15, 2026
• Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
• Time Frame: Beginning 6 months after publication of the study results and continuing for 5 years following publication.
• Access Criteria: Access to de-identified participant-level data and supporting documents will be provided to qualified researchers who submit a methodologically sound research proposal. Data will be made available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author and may be used for educational or musculoskeletal ultrasonography research purposes.

Locations

TU (1)