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Can the color of 3D-printed bones fool the eye?

NCT ID NCT07798739

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether the color of resin used in 3D printing changes how realistic bone models look and feel. The study compares models made with different resin colors and infill densities, asking anatomy students to rate them for weight, detail, texture, and similarity to real bones. The goal is to find the best printing settings for creating accurate teaching tools.

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Active substance
3D-printed bone models made with different resin colors and infill densities
What this could lead to
If certain resin colors and infill densities make bone models look and feel more realistic, educators could use them to improve anatomy training for students.
What could go wrong
This is a small educational study, not a clinical treatment trial. Results may not apply to all printing materials or teaching settings, and the outcome depends on subjective ratings from students.

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Participants

106 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

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Who is studied

healthy population

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent * Undergraduate students who have taken anatomy courses Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of traumatic injury to the upper extremity within the last three months * Sensory deficit in one hand, or scar tissue on the fingertips

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  • Bolu BAant İzzet Baysal University

    Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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