Simulation-Based Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure Patients

The aim of this study is to co-design a cardiac POCUS simulation training intervention and implementation strategy for EM clinicians and evaluate the effectiveness of the cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation-based training (CPST) and CPG implementation. By performing this study, the investigators hope to improve diagnostic processes and time-to-diuretic dosing for acute heart failure (AHF) patients.

NCT Number	NCT07592598
Lead Sponsor	Duke University
Conditions	Heart Failure Acute, Point-of-care Ultrasound, Simulation Training, Implementation Science
Enrollment	175 participants
Start Date	2026-09-01
Primary Completion	2030-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2030-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-18