Improv classes for surgeons: a new way to sharpen the mind?
NCT ID NCT07355998
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gives online improvisation training to ear, nose, and throat surgical residents to see if it boosts their sense of connection and helps them make quicker, more accurate decisions under pressure. A control group continues standard training. With only 10 participants, this is a very early look at whether improv skills can transfer to the operating room.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Group Online Improvisation Training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost way to improve teamwork and decision-making in surgical training.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is brief and effects may be short-lived.
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UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States