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NCT Number: NCT05410236

3D Printing in Airway Anatomy and Bronchoscopy Education

The main purpose of this study is to use 3D printing technology to make a human anatomical bronchial tree model, which is applied in medical education for medical students and students of the department of respiratory therapy. Most of the clinical teaching material is expansive and inaccessible. To promote accessibility of anatomy models and student learning effects in our school and hospital, we use the 3D printing technology to print bronchial tree model and apply it to anatomy and bronchoscopy education.

The present study expects some benefits that the use of printed bronchial trees for anatomy and bronchoscopy education. For example, it can reduce the cost of anatomy instruction, let students have their own anatomical model, and make the learning no longer limited to the anatomical classroom.

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Key information

Conditions

Satisfaction, Personal Behavior Personal Satisfaction

Age range

20 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University

New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan

About this study

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a technology used for the rapid production of customized physical objects. Bronchoscopy is a well-established, relatively safe procedure for both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for a variety of pulmonary diseases. In this study, to enhance the quality of airway anatomy education and bronchoscopy training, we used 3D printing to develop a 3D bronchial tree model as a high-fidelity simulator for bronchoscopy and demonstrated its validity. We designed a 3D bronchial tree model containing 12 detachable parts and 11 adapter rings.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Student of Fu Jen Catholic University.

Exclusion criteria

  • Refused to participate in the study.

Treatment and study plan

3D bronchial tree model

Other

A detachable 3D printed bronchial tree model

Primary outcomes

  1. Examination score of pre-intervention

    Time frame: pre-intervention

    score of pre-intervention (maximun 100 and minimum 0), higher means a better outcome.

  2. Examination score of post-intervention

    Time frame: immediately after the intervention

    score of post-intervention (maximun 100 and minimum 0), higher means a better outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fu Jen Catholic University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Application of Three-dimensional Printing in Airway Anatomy and Bronchoscopy Education

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 8, 2022
Registry last updated
Nov 13, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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