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Teaching Central Line Insertion: Is Self-Learning as Effective as Instructor Guidance?

Self-directed Learning vs Instructor-regulated Learning in ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion: a randomized control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100140
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-01-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 2- Placement

Interventions

Intervention1: Self-directed learning: After demonstration, the participants will be provided with access to self-learning materials on ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion, including v

Sponsors

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Residents from the departments of Emergency Medicine and Anaesthesiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Eligibility criteria include Residents in their first year of training. No prior formal training in central line insertion. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare proficiency in central line insertion, assessed using a validated checklist and global rating scaleTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Knowledge retention will be assessed by a post-training multiple-choice questionnaire. Confidence levels will be measured using a self-reported Likert scale. Technical error rates during simulated procedures using a Technical errors checklist. Satisfaction with the learning method, will be assessed through a post-training survey.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks & 8 weeks.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Akhil Kant Singh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

dr.akhilsingh@gmail.com919811702808

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026