Documenting a Learning Curve and Test-retest Reliability of a Virtual Reality Training Simulator in Laparoscopic Surgery

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Conditions studied: Education

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the learning curve for each of seven tasks in a virtual reality laparoscopic simulator by medical students.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00435630

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

29

Starts

2004-07-01

Expected to finish

2008-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-11-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Medical students, years 1 through 4 are eligible.
• No prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
• No prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).

You may not qualify if…

• Persons who are not medical students.
• Medical students with prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
• Medical students with prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).

Where it is running

• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons — New York, New York, United States

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