Study name Study to Evaluate the impact of NeedleTrainer on subsequent performance of needle visualisation on a nerve block phantom
Study type Single centre RCT, Pilot
Brief study description Pilot study using NeedleTrainer augmented reality to assess if training with this device on a phantom improves subsequent in plane real needle insertion parameters on a nerve block phantom
Primary outcome(s) Time along with confidence, cognitive load, expert rater assessment of insertion
Estimated recruitment target 20 participants
Study start date Jan-22
Estimated completion date Jun-22
Adding centres? No
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PI Alan MacFarlane
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Co-investigators James Bowness, Sean Shevlin, Lloyd Turbitt, Annabelle Evans

Outcome In submission