Clinical trials: Simulator
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
Low Vision
Wearable Echolocation Aids Using Parametric Sound
The objective of this study is to study a novel device designed to aid patients with impaired vision to safely navigate their environment.
- Trial name
- NCT07218991
- Testing
- Wearable Echolocation Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Off-site Training in Laparoscopy
Off-site Training in Laparoscopy
The study is a randomized study exploring the difference between off-site vs. on-site training in laparoscopic skills. The study will be performed using fifty surgical trainees from the departments of urology, surgery and…
- Trial name
- NCT02243215
- Testing
- Access to a portable trainer for laparoscopic skills
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Colorectal Disease
Creating a Proficiency-Based Virtual Reality Simulation Training Programme for Laparoscopic Assisted Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy is an advanced minimally invasive procedure that requires advanced laparoscopic skills. Minimally invasive surgery offers many advantages to the patients but exposes the surgeon to new challenges, many of…
- Trial name
- LAC (NCT00752817)
- Testing
- Proficiency-based virtual reality simulation training, Training under the current surgical training programme
- Where
- 10 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Education, Education, Medical, Undergraduate
3D Eye Movement Simulator for Medical Education
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a new 3D-printed eyeball movement simulator improves medical education compared to traditional teaching methods.
- Conditions
- Education, Education, Medical, Undergraduate, Education, Medical
- Trial name
- NCT07031960
- Testing
- 3D Eyeball Movement Simulator Group, Conventional Teaching Methods Group
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Surgery
Comparison of Dry-lab Laparoscopic Training and Robotic Virtual Simulator
The objective of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of dry-lab laparoscopic training and robotic simulator training among medical students without any prior laparoscopic experience.
- Trial name
- NCT04989881
- Testing
- da Vinci Simulator, Laparascopic training box
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
High Fidelity Simulation Training
The Effects of Video Game Warm-up on EyeSi Surgical Simulator Performance
This study will examine the history of video game use an activities of manual dexterity with the scored skills used in the Eyesi surgical simulator.
- Trial name
- NCT04334486
- Testing
- Super Smash Brothers Melee (Gamecube)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Manual Dexterity, Self-Confidence
The Impact of Virtual Reality Haptic Simulators and Mobile Apps in Endodontic Clinical Practice
Endodontics presents unique challenges due to the complexity and precision required in procedures such as access cavity preparation, canal instrumentation, and obturation.
- Conditions
- Manual Dexterity, Self-Confidence, Stress Level
- Trial name
- NCT07097233
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Haptic Simulator, Mobile app, Control
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
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