Structured Simulation Training for Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Skills in Thoracic Surgery Resi… (NCT07268950) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Structured Simulation Training for Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Skills in Thoracic Surgery Residents
Turkey (Türkiye)19 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to improve basic laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills in thoracic surgery residents and rotating surgical residents through a structured simulation-based training program. Participants will complete hands-on practice sessions using box trainers, artificial models, and bovine tissues in a controlled, non-patient setting.
Before and after the training, participants will complete self-assessment surveys and a standardized technical skills evaluation (OSATS). The study will compare these results to measure changes in technical performance, confidence, and learning needs. No real patients, live animals, or clinical procedures are involved, and there are no expected medical risks.
The goal of this study is to determine whether structured simulation training is effective, practical, and acceptable for surgical education, and whether it can support safer transition to real operating room experience in the future.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Thoracic surgery residents OR rotating general surgery/cardiovascular surgery residents
* Age ≥18 years
* Actively enrolled in an accredited residency training program
* Willingness to participate in hands-on simulation training
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Able to complete video-recorded performance assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior advanced laparoscopic or thoracoscopic fellowship training
* Inability to safely handle surgical instruments (e.g., significant musculoskeletal limitation)
* Previous participation in a similar structured simulation program within the past 12 months
* Declines consent or withdraws participation
* Unable to attend required training and assessment sessions
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
1
Change in Total OSATS Score
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-training) and immediately after completion of the training program (within 1 week)