Training Non-Radiology staff to take X-Rays: a feasibility test
NCT ID NCT07713563
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether medical assistants without formal radiology training can safely take x-ray images after a structured training program, with real-time remote guidance from a licensed radiologic technologist. Seven adult medical assistants will be trained and then assessed on image quality, safety, and workload. The goal is to see if this model could expand access to x-ray imaging in settings without on-site radiologists.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- structured training program for x-ray image acquisition with remote technologist oversight
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could allow medical assistants to perform x-rays in settings where radiologists are not available, improving access to imaging.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training may not produce images of sufficient quality for real-world diagnosis.
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Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Massachusetts, 02145, United States
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