Can a coach boost simulated colonoscopy skills? a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT03495141
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether having a supervisor coach trainees during simulated colonoscopy helps them learn better than practicing alone. Medical residents and fellows will be randomly assigned to start with either coached or unassisted sessions, then switch. Researchers will compare how much of the colon lining each trainee inspects and how quickly they reach the cecum, along with their satisfaction with the training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- supervision/coaching during simulated endoscopy training
- What this could lead to
- If coaching improves skill acquisition, it could shape how endoscopy training is structured for future doctors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage educational trial with 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The outcome depends on self-reported satisfaction and simulator metrics, not real patient procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Oklahoma
RECRUITINGOklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States