CompletedNot Applicable

Exploring the Intervals in Distributed Laparoscopic Skills Training

Denmark39 participantsStarted 2022-08-29

Plain-language summary

The objective of this trial is to investigate if short intervals (1-2 days) between training sessions are more efficient than practicing with longer intervals (6-8 days) between sessions during proficiency-based laparoscopic simulator training. Our hypothesis is that just 1-2 days of break between sessions is optimal for the acquisition of laparoscopic skills and that a shorter interval between sessions is optimal for training.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Master's degree medical students, enrolled at a Danish University. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical students that have participated in prior studies or similar involving laparoscopic training. * Performing laparoscopy surgery between the intervention and the retention test 3-5 weeks after. * No informed consent. * Does not speak Danish on a conversational level. * Any disability or injury regarding eyesight and mobility.

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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Time to proficiency

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05834504

SponsorCopenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-26

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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.