Safety, quality & education

Real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted nerve tracking for ultrasound-guided nerve identification: a prospective randomized trial

Reg Anesth Pain MedPublished Randomised controlled trial

Authors' conclusion

Brief AI-assisted training did not improve immediate independent ultrasound identification of the median nerve or supraclavicular brachial plexus after AI support was removed.

Study context

Population
Ultrasound novices (medical students and anesthesiology residents)78 completed
Participants
80 participants
Comparison
Control vs AI-assisted
Primary endpoint
First-attempt independent identification success for the median nerve and supraclavicular brachial plexus (AI function disabled)
Methodological detailsprospective
  • Prospective

Original publication

Real-time AI-assisted nerve tracking for ultrasound-guided nerve identification: a prospective randomized trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 18 September 2026. doi:10.1136/rapm-2026-108180

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