Clinical trials: Surgical Performance
Hypospadia, Phimosis
Intelligence Changes Following Minor Surgery
Animal studies showed that many general anesthetics might result in neuron apoptosis and neurocognitive impairment in the developing brain. However results from human studies are conflicted.
- Conditions
- Hypospadia, Phimosis, Inguinal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT01483313
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Ileocolic Intussusception
Performance of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Ultrasonographers With Different Skills
Artificial intelligence versus different skilled sonographers.
- Trial name
- PAITUWDS (NCT05823792)
- Testing
- Non-invasive diagnosis of ileocolic intussusception by ultrasound with indication for surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hongkui Yu， MD
Proximal Femoral Fracture, Dinamic Hip Surgery
Motion Graphic Training for Scrub Nurses in Hip Surgery
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of motion graphic video-based training on the performance of scrub nurse students during dynamic hip screw (DHS) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07701564
- Testing
- Motion Graphic Video Training, Routine Clinical Training
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arak University of Medical Sciences
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
Education, General Surgery
Individualized Deliberate Practice on a Virtual Reality Simulator
Training on simulated models in a surgical skills laboratory has been shown to improve technical performance in the operating room.
- Trial name
- NCT01753947
- Testing
- Deliberate Practice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Healthy, Adult ALL
Motion Capture as a Tool for the Assessment of Laparoscopic Performance
The goal of this study is to 1) identify motion capture variables that can be used to differentiate surgical experience level and 2) evaluate if these variables can be used in a surgical education setting to improve resident…
- Trial name
- NCT04646304
- Testing
- Objective Feedback (Motion Capture)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Robotic Surgery, Microsurgery
Performance of Robotic Microsurgery Systems
The goal of this preclinical trial is to learn about the benefits and limitations of novel robotic devices for microsurgery, based on different levels of microsurgical experience.
- Conditions
- Robotic Surgery, Microsurgery, Anastomosis
- Trial name
- NCT06146023
- Testing
- Robotic anastomosis (Symani surgical system and RoboticScope), Conventional anastomosis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Esophageal Atresia
Cardiorespiratory Performance and Pulmonary Microbiome in Patients After Repair of Esophageal Atresia
The majority of the clinical research on esophageal atresia focuses on the upper gastrointestinal tract. However, the trachea and the lung are also affected in many of these children, so that a lifelong pulmonary impairment may…
- Trial name
- NCT03767673
- Testing
- Initial Spirometry, Final Spirometry, Pulmonary microbiome (16S rDNA profiling)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Healthy Volunteers
Impact of Different Face Masks on Maximal and Submaximal Performance Testing During COVID-19
In COVID 19, masks wearability has become a new normal and this "new normal" presented evidence-based performance limitations. The study findings are aimed to objectify parametric changes (if any) and therefore, will assist in…
- Trial name
- NCT05150613
- Testing
- No Mask, Surgical Mask, N95 Mask
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Scoliosis, Scoliosis; Adolescence
Study Comparing the PathKeeper System for Pedicle Screw Positioning in Spine Surgery With Traditional Care
The goal of this is to evaluate performance of the Pathkeeper Surgical System. The main question[s]it aims to answer are: 1) evaluate pedicle screw position Participants will in compare Experimental arm: PathKeeper System (PKS)…
- Conditions
- Scoliosis, Scoliosis; Adolescence, Scoliosis Kyphosis, Scoliosis Lumbar Region
- Trial name
- PKSforPSP (NCT06554093)
- Testing
- Medical Device - PKS
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deep Health Ltd.
Hyperpronated Foot, Reconstruction Surgeries of the Foot
Evaluate the Continued Safety and Performance of the Foot and Ankle Products
The objective of the registry is to evaluate the continued safety and performance of Arthrex foot and ankle products, including the ProStop® implant for hyperpronated foot; Bio-Compression Screw for reconstruction surgeries of…
- Conditions
- Hyperpronated Foot, Reconstruction Surgeries of the Foot, Fixation of Fractures and Fusion (Bunionectomy Osteotomies) of the Foot/Ankle, Fixation of Small Bone Fragments of the Foot/Ankle
- Trial name
- NCT04715139
- Testing
- Products listed in Group/Cohort Description
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arthrex, Inc.
Delivery of Health Care
Soft Skills and Surgical Performance
Background and hypothesis: Virtual reality (VR) training in minimal invasive surgery (MIS) is known to be feasible and beneficial in surgical residency.
- Trial name
- SSPSP (NCT01137305)
- Testing
- VR- training
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Surgical Site Infections, Infections
Evaluation of a Ventilation-filtration System for Operating Rooms at the Protestant Hospital of Mbouo (VENTI-MBOUO)
This research project is evaluating an air filtration system that is supposed to be adapted to the context, highly efficient and affordable.
- Trial name
- VENTI-MBOUO (NCT07034573)
- Testing
- context adapted air filtration system for operating theatre
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christian Doll
Surgical Videos, Pre-operative Training
Effect of Pre-operative Training Using Surgical Videos on Resident Performance of Unilateral Salpigo-oophrectomy
There is a need for the development and validation of new teaching strategies and resources for surgical training that can occur outside of the operating room.
- Trial name
- NCT03230552
- Testing
- Instructional surgical video
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Ophthalmological Virtual Surgery Training
Virtual Surgery: Construction of a Training Program and Analysis of Significant Factors for Operating Performance
Operations in the retina and removal of the vitreous (vitrectomy) is a type of operation where the surgeon requires much training and where there is an increased risk of operative complications in the early stage.
- Trial name
- NCT02559661
- Testing
- Training on a virtual simulator in eye surgery
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Cognitive Load, Performance
Training Using Immersive Virtual Reality
In this study, the investigators examine the cognitive load (CL) and performance of a laparoscopic procedure in immersive virtual reality and controlled virtual reality in a randomized, controlled setup.
- Trial name
- NCT03721094
- Testing
- Immersive virtual reality
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation
Muscle Relaxation
Effect of Tetanus on Neuromuscular Junction Monitor Performance in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the performance of acceleromyography as a method of evaluation of muscle relaxation after application of tetanus stimulation to obtain stability of responses before administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT02498678
- Testing
- Tetanus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Retention of Basic Surgical Skills, Surgical Skills Performance Score
Comparison of Peyton's Four-Step Approach and Halsted's 'See One, Do One' Method for Teaching Basic Surgical Skills
This study aimed to compare Halsted's "See One, Do One" method with Peyton's Four-Step Approach for teaching basic surgical skills to undergraduate medical students in a simulated skills-laboratory setting at Department of…
- Trial name
- NCT07735026
- Testing
- Halsted's approach, Peyton's approach
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Gender Issues
Gender Stigma Consciousness and Surgical Training
Previous investigations have focused on challenges that surgeons face once they have entered into practice. We have yet to explore difficulties in the training environment, and whether these have an effect on professional…
- Trial name
- NCT03623009
- Testing
- An article meant to trigger certain psychosocial behaviors, a neutral article
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Health Behavior
Self-Reported Surgeon Health Behaviours: A Multicentre, Observational Exploration With the Association of Surgeons in Training Into the Modifiable Factors That Impact Surgical Performance
Introduction: Surgeons regularly educate patients on health promoting behaviours including diet, sleep and exercise. No study thus far has explored surgeons' personal compliance with these health-behaviours and their relationship…
- Trial name
- NCT04677036
- Testing
- No intervention is given
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College