Testing two RARP training methods with a hydrogel model
Official title: A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial Comparing Two Training Modalities for Achieving Proficiency in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Run by Orsi Academy · NCT07669974 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This randomized study tests whether a training pathway using a hydrogel prostatectomy model can match the standard training pathway for learning robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Orsi Academy Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Melle, Belgium) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07669974 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are surgeons or trainees enrolled in the CC-ERUS RARP training course or attending the same course at ORSI Academy.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not complete the on-site training or fail to meet participation criteria may not benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants in a standardized robotic surgery course are randomly assigned to either the IMRA-enhanced training pathway or the standard training pathway. The trial uses a non-inferiority design and evaluates proficiency at the final assessment, as well as technical performance, errors, confidence, readiness, and feasibility of the hydrogel model. All participants then complete cadaver training for assessment. The study integrates simulation, models, and cadaver work within a five-day course at ORSI Academy to determine if the synthetic model is non-inferior to traditional biological training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the hydrogel-based training could provide a reliable, scalable alternative to biological models, potentially improving access to high-quality surgical training.
How similar studies have gone: Proficiency-based, simulation-driven training in robotic surgery has shown promise; this study tests a novel hydrogel model within a rigorous non-inferiority framework.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrollment in the CC-ERUS training course or participants attending the same robotic RARP training course at ORSI Academy outside the formal CC-ERUS curriculum at ORSI Academy during the study period * Willingness and ability to provide informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Decline or inability to provide informed consent * Incomplete participation in the on-site training course preventing assessment on Day 5
Where it's running
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Orsi Academy
Melle, Belgium, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Niki Rashidian — Orsi Academy
- Study coordinator: Eva Vanderstraeten
- Email: eva.vanderstraeten@orsi.be
- Phone: 09 334 69 26
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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.