Learning by doing: could case studies beat lectures for ICU ultrasound training?
NCT ID NCT07594470
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two teaching methods for bedside lung ultrasound in the ICU: case-based learning (CBL) versus traditional lectures. 106 medical residents and students will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which approach leads to better practical skills and clinical reasoning.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Case-Based Learning (CBL) teaching method
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that case-based learning is a more effective way to train doctors in emergency lung ultrasound, potentially improving patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study focused on education, not a direct treatment. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College (Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College)
Wuhu, Anhui, 241001, China
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