Status:
WITHDRAWN
Effect of Virtual Reality Training by Novices on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Porcine Model
Lead Sponsor:
Columbia University
Conditions:
Gallstones
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study proposes evaluation of an educational tool, a laparoscopic virtual reality simulator. The purpose of this study is to determine whether training on the LapSim Simulator transfers to improve...
Detailed Description
This is study protocol involves the training and evaluation of general surgery interns on a laparoscopic simulator (LapSim®, Surgical Science Ltd, Göteborg, Sweden, version 3.0.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Surgical interns (PGY 1) are eligible
- Twenty-five (25) participants will comprise this group
Exclusion
- Prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
- Prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00460980
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
April 6 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York, United States, 10032