Virtual coach trains medics in Life-Saving balloon procedure

NCT ID NCT05062928

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mixed-reality simulator that uses a virtual coach to train medical professionals in a procedure called REBOA, which controls severe bleeding. Fourteen participants were trained either by the virtual coach or a human instructor. The goal was to see if the virtual coach could teach the procedure just as well as a human, focusing on how quickly and successfully participants learned.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mixed-reality REBOA training simulator with virtual coach
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more accessible and consistent training for a life-saving emergency procedure, potentially improving survival in severe bleeding cases.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 14 participants, focused on training rather than patient outcomes. The virtual coach may not match the effectiveness of human instructors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMORRHAGE SIMULATION TRAINING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32601, United States

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