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NCT Number: NCT06061003

3D Resin Printed Fracture Models for Anatomy Education

Resin printing is an emerging technology with a wide array of applications. This research seeks to assess the practicality of incorporating 3D resin printed models into anatomy education while investigating how fractured models impact students' decision-making and quiz scores.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Bolu, Merkez, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Muhammed Nur ÖĞÜN, M.D

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905072329466

Mustafa Fatih Yaşar, M.D.

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Ramazan Kurul, Ph.D

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905436414731

Ramazan Kurul, Ph.D

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

About this study

Over the past decade, 3D printing has become increasingly accessible and cost-effective, offering systems and materials suitable for home use. 3D printing is a technology that streamlines production by translating computer-generated models into physical objects, layer by layer. In comparison to other tissue engineering and rapid prototyping methods, 3D printing boasts numerous advantages, such as exceptional precision, rapid production, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration. Utilizing 3D models can significantly enhance the comprehension of intricate structures for medical professionals and students alike. Common materials used in 3D printing include robust nylon, aluminum, gypsum, textile components, polylactic acid, and resin. Among these, photosensitive resin stands out, as it enables the creation of higher-quality, more intricate structures that closely resemble real tissues, offering a smoother finish devoid of visible raw material textures.

This study's primary objective was to assess the suitability of tissues produced by a 3D resin printer in anatomy education, with the aim of enhancing hands-on training through direct manipulation of fractured bone models.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • having stereopsis above 40 arc/seconds according to the Titmus Stereopsis Test

Exclusion criteria

  • having partial or total vision loss
  • having a history of traumatic injury to the upper extremities within the last six months
  • having used wrist anatomy models in virtual or real environments

Treatment and study plan

Clinical Anatomical Education with Fractured Bone Models

Other

Participants will undergo a 2-hour training session, consisting of 60 minutes of theory and 60 minutes of practice. The theoretical lesson, supported by 2D images illustrating wrist anatomy, types of fractures, and rehabilitation based on fracture type, will be simultaneously delivered to both groups. Following this, the practical group will receive a 60-minute hands-on session using 3D-printed digital models of radius and ulna fractures. These training sessions will be scheduled in the morning hours, on a day when students have no other classes between 9 am and 12 pm, to minimize mental fatigue and exhaustion. In the practical session, anatomical structures, their relationships, and arrangements will be demonstrated to the practice group using a model of a fractured wrist.

Clinical Anatomical Education with Standard Bone Models

Other

Participants will undergo a 2-hour training session, consisting of 60 minutes of theory and 60 minutes of practice. The theoretical lesson, supported by 2D images illustrating wrist anatomy, types of fractures, and rehabilitation based on fracture type, will be simultaneously delivered to both groups. Following this, the practical group will receive a 60-minute hands-on session using 3D-printed digital models of radius and ulna fractures. These training sessions will be scheduled in the morning hours, on a day when students have no other classes between 9 am and 12 pm, to minimize mental fatigue and exhaustion. The control group will receive the same practical session using a standard anatomical model.

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical Test

    Time frame: one hour

    A 25-question multiple choice questions test will be employed to assess students' anatomical knowledge and their decision-making capabilities for the rehabilitation program. The test will be prepared according to Bloom's taxonomy and will consist of both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Total test time wil lbe 60 minutes and scores will be recorded as percentages.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Academic Motivation

    Time frame: one hour

    Academic Motivation Scale test taking motivation questionnaire will be used to assess participants' motivations. This scale, consisting of 22 questions and 7 subscales, evaluates amotivation, as well as internal and external motivation.

  2. Test Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: one hour

    To examine whether there is a change in the level of anxiety experienced by students during the exam, a 5-question short version of Test Anxiety Inventory will be used. The test includes sections related to ease, comfort associated with learning, and alignment of exam questions with the course.

  3. Enjoyment and Ease of Use Assessment

    Time frame: one hour

    Participants will fill out a feedback questionnaire regarding the learning instruments using visual analogue scale.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Muhammed NUR OGUN, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905072329466

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Can High Resolution 3D Resin Printed Models be Used in Clinical Anatomy Education for Fracture Rehabilitation

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 29, 2023
Registry last updated
May 28, 2025

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