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Can expert panels define the future of heart and lung ICU training?

NCT ID NCT06370338

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks a panel of experts in cardiothoracic critical care to agree on what training should include for this specialized field. Using a Delphi method, experts will answer multiple rounds of questions to build consensus on core competencies, goals, and milestones. The aim is to evaluate whether cardiothoracic critical care should be a distinct subspecialty and to shape its curriculum.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Delphi questionnaire
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a standardized curriculum and core competencies for cardiothoracic critical care training, potentially improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a consensus-building study, not a clinical trial of a treatment. The results depend on expert opinions and may not reflect actual training needs or lead to immediate changes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 68 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

A team of experts in the field of cardiothoracic critical care anesthesia.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The participants will be experts in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Medicine to better understand the training needs of the field. Experts must have been in practice for a minimum of 5 years and have at least 50% of practice in cardiothoracic intensive care units. * The participants will have graduated from a critical care fellowship in either an administration, education, or research role. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who do not meet the exclusion criteria will be excluded due to their lack of experience in the field.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States