Simulation training could sharpen Surgeons' skills before they enter the OR

NCT ID NCT07268950

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a structured simulation training program helps surgical residents improve their laparoscopic and thoracoscopic skills. Nineteen residents will practice on box trainers and animal tissues in a lab, with their skills measured before and after training. No patients are involved, and the goal is to see if this approach can better prepare trainees for real surgeries.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Structured simulation-based surgical training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that structured simulation training effectively improves surgical skills, potentially leading to safer operating room experiences.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage educational study with only 19 participants and no patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all training programs or directly translate to real surgeries.

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RESIDENT TRAINING SIMULATION-BASED TRAINING SURGICAL EDUCATION

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Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Department of Thoracic Surgery

Samsun, Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

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