Bigger bones, better grades? 3D printing boosts anatomy learning
NCT ID NCT06639633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether using magnified 3D-printed carpal (wrist) bones helps medical students learn anatomy. 126 students took quizzes before and after using the models, and rated the models for detail and ease of learning. The goal was to see if this teaching tool improves understanding of complex bone structures.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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147 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to participate * Titmus stereopsis score \>40 arc/s Exclusion Criteria: * Previous experience of carpal bones models either in real world or virtual reality * History of upper extremity trauma in past 6 months * Total or partial eye sight lost
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Locations
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Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Merkez, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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