NCT06667401

Exploring the Efficacy of Assistive Artificial Intelligence for Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in Residency Training

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a novel artificial intelligence (AI) device designed to assist in Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (ScanNav Anatomy Peripheral Nerve Block; ScanNav), in the teaching and training of anesthesiology residents in the subspecialty of regional anesthesia.

Detailed description

Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) relies on the precise acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound images. The necessary skills to attain this is dependent on the knowledge of the underlying anatomy. Notwithstanding, even experienced anesthesiologists can find this challenging, especially in the setting of anatomical variation, obesity and other potential confounders. This study aims to clarify if The ScanNav, a novel artificial intelligence device designed to assist in UGRA, when utilized with trainees, improves their uptake and training. We also aim to see the relationships of how it enhances teaching and training of residents by experienced regional anesthesia providers.

Conditions

• Regional Anesthesia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	The ScanNav, a novel artificial intelligence device designed to assist in Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia	The ScanNav, a novel artificial intelligence device designed to assist in Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia.We also aim to see of how it enhances teaching and training of residents by experienced regional anesthesia providers. We intend to use surveys/questionnaires of both resident and regional anesthesia provider as they utilize the device in real time.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-10
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-01-01
• First posted: 2024-10-31
• Last updated: 2026-03-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated device study