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NCT Number: NCT03407235

Simulating Laparoscopy With an Eye Patch

Comparison of laparoscopic training simulator v use of eye patch (to simulate loss of dept perception) to investigate acquisition of laparoscopic skills.

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Key information

Conditions

Laparoscopic Training

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Medical School, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital., Derby, United Kingdom

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About this study

Healthy volunteers who are laparoscopic novices will perform four validated laparoscopic training exercises on both the laparoscopic computerized trainer and on a simple box trainer with an eye patch.

Novices will be allowed to familiarize themselves with the laparoscopic instruments and will be shown short video clips to demonstrate tasks.

They then will have five minutes to complete each of the four tasks. They will return 1-2 weeks later to complete the same process on the alternative training method.

All participants will complete the tasks on both the computerized lap simulator and the box trainer.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Laparoscopic Novices
  • 20-40 years
  • All genders

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous laparoscopic surgical experience

Treatment and study plan

Computerized Laparoscopic Trainer

Device

Gold standard laparoscopic trainer using simulated computerized equipment.

Box trainer with eye patch

Device

Simple, cost effective box trainer, with loss of dept perception achieved with use of eye patch

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to completion of laparoscopic tasks.

    Time frame: 5 minutes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Nottingham

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Registry information

Official study title

Laparoscopic Skill Acquisition; Can the Loss of Depth Perception Associated With Laparoscopic Surgery be Adequately Simulated by an Eye Patch?

Acronym: LapACQ

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jan 23, 2018
Registry last updated
Oct 15, 2018

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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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