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Robotic coaches could cut hospital infections by training doctors better

NCT ID NCT04541446

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested robotic training devices (DHRT and DHRT+) to teach surgical residents how to insert central venous catheters. Over 770 residents from two medical centers used the devices during their standard training. Researchers then checked patient records to see if the new training lowered complication and infection rates.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) and DHRT+ devices
What this could lead to
If successful, this training method could reduce complications and infections from central line procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study measuring training outcomes, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other hospitals or training programs.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

773 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2020

Finished

Jun 2025

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: * new resident undergoing central venous catheterization training Exclusion criteria: * not a new resident undergoing central venous catheterization training

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Central line complication Central line infection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hershey Medical Center

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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