Learning Outcomes of Laparoscopic SuturingstepwisetrainNCT07311681
Stepwise Versus Conventional Training in Laparoscopic Suturing
A study testing stepwise training for laparoscopic suturing and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing in people with Learning Outcomes of Laparoscopic Suturing, run by Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study will compare the learning outcomes between the participants undergoing stepwise training and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning Outcomes of Laparoscopic Suturing
- What is being tested?
- stepwise training for laparoscopic suturing and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 106 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 14 Oct 2020to 31 Jul 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- the 5th-years medical students in academic year 2020-2021 and 2022-2023
Who cannot join
- not consenting the research or not completing the training program or tests
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Break Down the Moves of Laparoscopic Suturing: Stepwise Training Program
This study will compare the learning outcomes between the participants undergoing stepwise training and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing.
- Being tested
- stepwise training for laparoscopic suturing, conventional training for laparoscopic suturing
- Keywords
- laparoscopic suturing, laparoscopic training, stepwise training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
stepwise training for laparoscopic suturingOther
Pick up needle: 10 mins (5 mins for each hand) Control needle angle: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Needle drive and pull thread: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Make double throws: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Knot tying: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Free practice: 30 mins (15 mins for each participant)
conventional training for laparoscopic suturingOther
Repeating laparoscopic suturing all over
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Stepwise | Experimental | Participants undergoing stepwise training Receives: Other: stepwise training for laparoscopic suturing |
| Conventional | Other | Participants undergoing conventional training Receives: Other: conventional training for laparoscopic suturing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
suturing time
the time to finish a standardized laparoscopic suturing knot
Measured: From the first course to the 2nd post-course test in 2 months
Laparoscopic suturing competency assessment tool
a validated assessment tool for laparoscopic suturing. The lowest score is 8, which represents the best skill level. The high the score is, the poorer the skill level is.
Measured: From the first course to the 2nd post-course test in 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2025
- Study start14 Oct 2020
- Primary completion30 Jun 2023
- Study completion31 Jul 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Learning Outcomes of Laparoscopic SuturingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 106 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311681
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Stepwise vs. Conventional
- Acronym
- stepwisetrain
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Break Down the Moves of Laparoscopic Suturing: Stepwise Training Program
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311681
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- stepwisetrain / Stepwise vs. Conventional
- Keywords
- laparoscopic suturing, laparoscopic training, stepwise training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 106 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 14 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will compare the learning outcomes between the participants undergoing stepwise training and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Stepwise | Experimental | Other: stepwise training for laparoscopic suturingParticipants undergoing stepwise training |
| Conventional | Other | Other: conventional training for laparoscopic suturingParticipants undergoing conventional training |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- the 5th-years medical students in academic year 2020-2021 and 2022-2023
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- not consenting the research or not completing the training program or tests
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| stepwise training for laparoscopic suturingPick up needle: 10 mins (5 mins for each hand) Control needle angle: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Needle drive and pull thread: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Make double throws: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Knot tying: 20 mins (10 mins for each participant) Free practice: 30 mins (15 mins for each participant) | Other | Stepwise |
| conventional training for laparoscopic suturingRepeating laparoscopic suturing all over | Other | Conventional |
Primary outcome
suturing time
Time frame: From the first course to the 2nd post-course test in 2 months
the time to finish a standardized laparoscopic suturing knot
Laparoscopic suturing competency assessment tool
Time frame: From the first course to the 2nd post-course test in 2 months
a validated assessment tool for laparoscopic suturing. The lowest score is 8, which represents the best skill level. The high the score is, the poorer the skill level is.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing stepwise training for laparoscopic suturing and conventional training for laparoscopic suturing in people with Learning Outcomes of Laparoscopic Suturing, run by Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
suturing time (time frame: From the first course to the 2nd post-course test in 2 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Dec 2025.