New simulator could help neurosurgeons learn to apply the right touch

NCT ID NCT07583082

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McGill University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new training platform that uses a calf brain inside a 3D-printed skull to measure how much force surgeons apply during a simulated brain surgery procedure. Researchers will recruit 30 medical students, residents, fellows, and staff neurosurgeons to perform three simulated resections each. The goal is to see if the system can tell the difference between novice and expert surgeons, which could help improve surgical training.

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 lead to a validated tool for training neurosurgeons to apply safer forces during brain surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, and it uses a calf brain model, which may not fully replicate human surgery. The results may not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Locations

Neuro Imaging and Surgical Technologies Lab, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4, Canada

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