VR could revolutionize how surgeons learn complex pelvic procedures
NCT ID NCT07515092
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training helps orthopedic residents improve their skills in placing screws in the pelvic bone. Twenty residents will practice using both a VR simulator and a standard bone model, and their performance will be compared. The goal is to see if VR training leads to better technique, faster procedures, and less X-ray use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality simulation training device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, VR training could become a standard tool for teaching complex surgical skills, potentially improving patient safety and reducing radiation exposure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. VR training may not translate to real-world surgical performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of medicine Vajira hospital
Bangkok, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand
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