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Holographic training may sharpen surgeon skills better than Old-School simulators

NCT ID NCT07648056

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidade da Coruña Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a mixed reality simulator—which uses holographic images—teaches arthroscopic surgery skills better than a traditional physical model with a video screen. Medical students and junior residents with no prior arthroscopy experience will train on one of the two simulators over three sessions. Their skills will then be tested on a real anatomical knee task, with performance scored by blinded experts. The goal is to see which training method leads to better surgical technique.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If mixed reality training proves more effective, it could become a new standard for surgical education, potentially improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not generalize. The technology may not translate to better real-world surgical performance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 18 years or older. * Medical students or junior orthopedic surgery trainees. * Novices in arthroscopic procedures (no prior practical experience in arthroscopy). * Voluntary agreement to participate and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Any visual, cognitive, or physical impairment that prevents the proper execution of the simulated psychomotor tasks or the use of the MR glasses. * Inability to attend all three scheduled training sessions.

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Clinical competence Surgical education

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Experimental Surgery Unit, ICBAS - School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto

    Porto, Portugal

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