Robotic surgery showdown: hand vs foot clutch in training
NCT ID NCT07618429
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares hand and foot clutch controls in robotic surgery simulation for surgical trainees with no prior robotic experience. Participants will practice both methods, then be randomly assigned to use either hand or foot clutch during a standardized task. The simulator tracks performance, errors, and efficiency, and participants rate comfort and difficulty. The goal is to identify which clutch method helps beginners learn more effectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hand clutch button vs foot clutch pedal
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help determine the best way for new surgeons to learn robotic surgery controls, potentially improving training efficiency.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage simulation study with 86 participants, so results may not apply to real surgeries or experienced surgeons.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 86 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Active surgical trainees (residents or fellows) currently enrolled in a recognized surgical specialty program, including general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, cardiothoracic surgery or pediatric surgery, at Prince of Songkla University * Complete absence of prior hands-on experience performing clinical robotic surgery or undergoing formalized robotic simulator training Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing physical, orthopedic, or neurological conditions that impair standard motor function of the upper or lower limbs, including active movement disorders or motor control deficits capable of confounding objective simulation performance metrics.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Songkla University
Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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