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NCT Number: NCT02491710
Comparison of an Inexpensive Tablet-based Laparoscopic Box Trainer With a Standard Box Trainer
Training is of great importance in laparoscopy. There are different commercially available trainers which are quite expensive and are used by trainees only inside the hospital.
The aim of this study is to find out whether basic laparoscopic skills training using an inexpensive tablet-based laparoscopic box trainer leads to equal training results (= improvement of skills) compared to practicing with a conventional commercial box trainer. Furthermore, trainee satisfaction with this home-made alternative compared to the standard trainer will be assessed.
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Conditions
Age range
18 year–99 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Medical students of the Medical University of Vienna
Exclusion criteria
- Extensive experience with laparoscopic box trainers or laparoscopic surgery
Treatment and study plan
Training on standard box trainer
DevicePrimary outcomes
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Fundamentals of Laparoscopy (FLS) manual Skills Score
Time frame: After completion of training (4-6 weeks)
Secondary outcomes
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Trainee satisfaction with the two different training devices
Time frame: After completion of training (4-6 weeks)
Satisfaction will be measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS)
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
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Registry information
Important dates
- Study start
- 2015
- Primary completion
- 2015
- Study completion
- 2015
- First posted
- Jul 8, 2015
- Registry last updated
- Mar 21, 2018
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