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Synthetic simulator could sharpen Surgeons' skills for rare newborn surgery

NCT ID NCT04114279

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial evaluates a totally synthetic, high-fidelity simulator designed to train surgeons in laparoscopic repair of duodenal atresia, a birth defect where the small intestine is blocked. Surgeons with varying experience—from senior residents to attending pediatric surgeons—will practice on the simulator and be scored on their performance, speed, and the quality of the repair they create. The goal is to see if the simulator can reliably tell apart novice, intermediate, and expert surgeons, and to gather feedback on its realism and teaching value. If successful, it could provide a safe, reusable training tool for a rare but delicate procedure.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If validated, this simulator could become a standard training tool for surgeons, improving skills and patient outcomes without using live animals or cadavers.
What could go wrong
The simulator may not fully replicate real surgery, and its teaching value depends on how well it distinguishes skill levels—results may not generalize to all training programs.

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Phase

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Expected to start

Apr 2020

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Finished

Apr 2020

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * surgical resident with at least 3 years of training * surgical critical care fellow * pediatric surgery fellow * pediatric surgery attending Exclusion Criteria: * surgery trainee with less than 3 years of training * non-surgeon

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Conditions

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duodenal atresia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Duodenal atresia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Childrens Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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