Real-Life training may beat simulated drills for surgical teams

NCT ID NCT07346937

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether training healthcare teams in a real operating room (in-situ simulation) is better than training in a simulation center. About 108 professionals from a surgical center will participate in one of two training groups. Researchers will measure teamwork, skills, and how realistic the training feels. The goal is to find the most effective way to train teams for safer patient care.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto

    Porto, 4200-319, Portugal

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  • ULS Matosinhos - Hospital Pedro Hispano

    Matosinhos Municipality, 4464-513, Portugal

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If this trial succeeds, it could show that training in real clinical settings is more effective than simulation centers, leading to better team skills and patient safety.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 108 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures perceptions and skills in a controlled setting, not real patient outcomes.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.