Status:
COMPLETED
Documenting a Learning Curve and Test-retest Reliability of a Virtual Reality Training Simulator in Laparoscopic Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Columbia University
Conditions:
Education
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the learning curve for each of seven tasks in a virtual reality laparoscopic simulator by medical students.
Detailed Description
Developing objective methodology for assessing technical skill is paramount to superior surgical training. Alternatives to the traditional apprenticeship model of surgical training are necessary in to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Medical students, years 1 through 4 are eligible.
- No prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
- No prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).
Exclusion
- Persons who are not medical students.
- Medical students with prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
- Medical students with prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00435630
Start Date
July 1 2004
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
November 21 2012
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York, United States, 10032