Improving colonoscopy training with sensorized manikins and computer coaching
Advanced Colonoscopy Training Developed Through Manikin Sensorization and Computational Optimization Modeling
['FUNDING_R01'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-11367410
This project builds realistic sensor-equipped practice manikins and a computer coach to help doctors learn colonoscopy skills faster and more safely.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11367410 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, this project makes lifelike colonoscopy manikins with internal sensors and uses many real colon CT scans to model typical anatomy. The team will create a virtual coaching system that gives feedback to trainees based on optimization models and the manikin sensor data. They will test and refine the system so it matches real patient anatomy and typical procedure challenges. Better-trained doctors could mean more successful, consistent colonoscopies for people like you.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: The work is most relevant to adults who undergo screening or diagnostic colonoscopy for colon cancer prevention or evaluation.
Not a fit: People who never need colonoscopy or who already receive care exclusively from highly experienced endoscopists may not see direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to more consistent, safer colonoscopies with fewer missed lesions and potentially lower costs for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous simulation and manikin-based endoscopy training has improved clinician skills, while combining detailed sensorized manikins with optimization-based virtual coaching is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOORE, JASON ZACHARY — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: MOORE, JASON ZACHARY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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