Clinical trials: Simulator Training
Laparoscopic Proficiency
The FEEDBACK Trial, a Randomized Controlled Trial
With a worldwide proliferation of simulation centers, it is essential to explore the optimal setting for laparoscopic training and investigate different learning approaches, e.g. a self-directed approach.
- Trial name
- Feedback (NCT01497782)
- Testing
- Instructor feedback
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Surgical Simulation
Laparoscopic Simulator Training and Its Impact on Surgical Education
The primary goal of this study is to answer whether validated laparoscopic simulators truly affect real time performance in the operating room among Gynecology residents.
- Trial name
- NCT00555243
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Simulation training, Traditional Surgical Education
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Educational Problems
Cardiovascular Fellow-in-training Feedback on Virtual and Simulator-based Learning Experience in A Low to Middle Income Country
Virtual and simulatorbased learning is not widely available in LMIC. It is imperative to analyze feedback of CV fellow-in-training regarding this mode of learning before large scale implementation.
- Trial name
- NCT04984564
- Testing
- None. As this was an observational study.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan
Performance Assessment, Motion Metrics
Do Motion Metrics Lead to Improved Skill Acquisition on Simulators?
Emphasizing the growing popularity of motion metrics are the majority of available virtual reality simulators and some newer hybrid models that offer motion tracking for performance assessment.
- Trial name
- NCT01052168
- Testing
- skills training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Stereoscopic Vision
2D Versus 3D Laparoscopic Training on a Virtual Reality Simulator
Laparoscopy training programs with virtual reality simulators are widely used before new surgeons are allowed to operate on patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02361463
- Testing
- 3D vision, 2D vision
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Validity-evidence for a Simulator-based Test, Virtual Simulation
Development and Validation of a Simulator-based Test in Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors
Bladder cancer (BC) is the seventh most common cancer in men worldwide and fourth most common cancer among Danish men. BC is estimated to be the most cost expensive cancer pr. patient life.
- Conditions
- Validity-evidence for a Simulator-based Test, Virtual Simulation, Bladder Cancer, Surgical Skill Training
- Trial name
- NCT03863028
- Testing
- Simulation training
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
BPH
Simulation-Based Enucleation Training: Initial Experience Using 3D-printed Organ Phantoms
There are many possible surgical treatments when a patient presents with lower urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate, termed benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH.
- Trial name
- NCT05628025
- Testing
- Organ phantom of prostate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Study Focus: Simulation and Proficiency Based Training
Proficiency Based Training in Surgery - Employing An Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
This study examines in a prospective, randomized and blinded study design the impact of a proficiency based training methodology on the acquisition of arthroscopic surgical skills employing both a dry shoulder simulator model…
- Trial name
- NCT01921621
- Testing
- Group B - Simulation Training, Group C - Proficiency Based Progression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
3D Printed Silicone Coronary Artery Simulator for Percutaneous Coronary Interventional Training
This study is aim to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of 3D printed silicone coronary artery simulator for percutaneous coronary interventional training.
- Trial name
- 3DforPCI (NCT04420715)
- Testing
- Training on coronary angiography using 3D coronary artery simulator
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Training Simulator for Cesarean Section
The goal of this is to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality training simulator for cesarean section. Evaluate the effect of using VR surgery on the self-confidence and knowledge of cesarean section procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT05604924
- Testing
- virtual reality training for cesarean section
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Arm Injuries
Pilot Study of a Nerve Block Simulator for the Training in Axillary Blocks
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block simulator is effective for the training of the axillary block technique.
- Trial name
- NCT01982305
- Testing
- Simulator, Cadaver
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud
Simulation Training, Laparoscopy
Simulator Versus Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Suturing
This is prospective randomized controlled study to compare the proficiency of novices in acquiring laparoscopic suturing skills following either training in a virtual reality simulator or box trainer.
- Trial name
- NCT02770937
- Testing
- Virtual reality simulator, Box trainer, Simbionix
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Teaching Manual Neonatal Ventilation
Experimental Study and Training for Tanzanian Students and Health Professionals With a New Simulator for Manual Neonatal Ventilation
The goal of this clinical trial is to build capacity and assess the teaching effectiveness of a new simulator for manual neonatal ventilation in third-year nursing and clinical officer students, as well as healthcare…
- Trial name
- NCT07665164
- Testing
- Training
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Sant'Anna
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde, Simulation Training
Fast-tracking ERCP Learning: Does Training on a Mechanical Simulator Improve Trainee's Clinical Performance?
The hypothesis of this study is that novice trainees who are offered early simulation training in Boškoski-Costamagna ERCP Trainer in addition to routine hands-on training (intervention group) will demonstrate improved clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT05533944
- Testing
- Simulation training in Boškoski-Costamagna ERCP Trainer
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erasme University Hospital
Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis
Efficacy of Proficiency-based Versus Free Laparoscopic Training in Cholecystectomy on a Virtual Reality Simulator
Virtual reality devices are widely accepted tools to familiarize surgical novices with the principles of laparoscopy. Free Virtual reality training will be tested against basic training and efficacy assessed in a randomized…
- Conditions
- Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, Cholecystolithiasis
- Trial name
- NCT01615549
- Testing
- Laparsocopic cholecystectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Simulation Training, Laparoscopy
Comparing Skills Acquisition on Different Laparoscopy Software
Simulation based training is a standard part of surgical training. Over the years virtual reality simulator have been more and more integrated into the surgical curriculum for surgical novices.
- Trial name
- NCT06255080
- Testing
- Training intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
Surgery
Knot Tying Surgical Simulator for Vessel Ligation
The investigators developed a bench-top knot tying simulator (KNOTI), with computer acquired assessment. Fifteen attending surgeons and 30 first year surgical residents were recruited to the study held at tertiary medical center…
- Trial name
- NCT03688997
- Testing
- Simulator training
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Simulation Training
Educational Efficacy of VR vs. Simulator in Emergency Medical Training
It has not been revealed which is more effective: an education program using virtual reality technology or a simulation education program using Sim-man.
- Trial name
- NCT06295887
- Testing
- Educational Program using VR or simulator designed to improve medical intern's performance managing emergency situation
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Depth Perception
Laparoscopic Training With Laser Guidance Trial
"Laparoscopic simulation training with or without laser visual guidance -A randomised study" which investigates if the use of laser visual guidance can help the novices to learn the laparoscopic skills.
- Trial name
- LVG (NCT02407483)
- Testing
- Laser Visual Guidance, 2 D vision
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Simulation Training, IVf
Benefits of an Oocyte Pickup Simulation Training Program
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate oocyte pick up simulation training program for teaching residents. The secondary objectives were to evaluate resident satisfaction and the overall current state of oocyte pick…
- Conditions
- Simulation Training, IVf, Education
- Trial name
- NCT04130139
- Testing
- oocyte pick up simulator
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers