How many bypass surgeries does it take to master new imaging tools?
NCT ID NCT06589323
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how many coronary artery bypass surgeries a surgical resident needs to perform to become skilled at using two imaging tools: transit-time flowmetry and high-frequency ultrasound. These tools help check the quality of the new blood vessels during surgery. The study enrolled 80 adult patients and tracked the residents' progress. The goal is to improve training and encourage wider use of these tools.
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 successful, this could help standardize training for surgeons using these imaging tools during bypass surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study that only measures learning curves, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS
Roma, RM, 00168, Italy
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