Evaluating the impact of supervision on endoscopy training
Official title: Simbionix GI Mentor Simulated Endoscopy Training
Run by University of Oklahoma · NCT03495141 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how different levels of supervision during training affect how well gastroenterology fellows and general surgery residents learn to perform colonoscopies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 22 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Oklahoma Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03495141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are trainees in adult and pediatric gastroenterology fellowships and general surgery residencies at the University of Oklahoma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not enrolled in the specified training programs or unwilling to consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates how different levels of supervision affect the training of gastroenterology fellows and general surgery residents in performing colonoscopies. Participants will be randomly assigned to either start with unassisted colonoscopy modules followed by supervised sessions or vice versa. Data will be collected through questionnaires and objective measures from the simulation software to assess the training experience and performance. The study aims to enhance the effectiveness of endoscopy training programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve training methods for gastroenterology fellows, leading to better clinical outcomes in patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on simulation training in medical education, this specific approach to comparing supervised versus unassisted training in endoscopy is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consenting trainees of adult and pediatric gastroenterology fellowships and general surgery residencies at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to consent.
Where it's running
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University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: William Tierney, MD — University of Oklahoma
- Study coordinator: William Tierney, MD
- Email: William-Tierney@ouhsc.edu
- Phone: 405-271-5428
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.