CompletedNot Applicable

Simulator Versus Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Suturing

Hong Kong36 participantsStarted 2015-02

Plain-language summary

This is prospective randomized controlled study to compare the proficiency of novices in acquiring laparoscopic suturing skills following either training in a virtual reality simulator or box trainer.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: All trainees and interns working in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology who have (i) no laparoscopic experience or (ii) laparoscopic experience but no laparoscopic suturing experience, will be invited to participate in the study. * Older than the age of legal consent (i.e. 18 years old) * Willing and able to participate after the study has been explained Exclusion Criteria: \- Cannot understand English, Cantonese or Putonghua

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The time to complete task

Timeframe: within 10 days after completion of training

Surgeon's preference (modified GOALS questionnaire score)

Timeframe: Within 10 days after completion of training

Objective score

Timeframe: Within 3 months after completion of training and assessment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02770937

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-08

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.