LAPARO Analytic vs. Classic Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Skills Training (NCT07081386) | Clinical Trial Compass
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LAPARO Analytic vs. Classic Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Skills Training
60 participantsStarted 2025-08
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of two laparoscopic training modalities - Classic Box Trainers and the LAPARO Analytic - in teaching fundamental surgical skills for laparoscopic appendicectomy. A total of 60 first-year medical residents (interns) from Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João (CHUSJ) will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two training groups. One group will undergo a 3-hour in-person training session using Classic Box Trainers, while the other group will train using the LAPARO Analytic simulator, both under the supervision of experienced General Surgery tutors. The study aims to evaluate technical skill acquisition, retention, and participant satisfaction. Outcomes will be assessed through objective performance metrics and participant feedback, contributing to the optimization of laparoscopic education methods.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First-year medical residents (internos de ano comum) currently enrolled at Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João (CHUSJ).
* Voluntary participation confirmed by completion of an informed consent and online registration form.
* Availability to participate in both the initial training session and the follow-up cadaveric assessment 15 days later.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any prior exposure to laparoscopic surgical techniques formal training.
* Engagement in any laparoscopic training activities between the recruitment date and the practical evaluation session.
* Inability to attend either the scheduled training or the cadaveric assessment session.
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
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
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Technical Performance Score on Laparoscopic Appendicectomy Skills using de GOALS scale