Training novice surgeons in vaginal hysterectomy using simulation
Effect of Validated Skills Simulation With the Miya Model on Operating Room Performance of Vaginal Hysterectomy
NA · Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NCT05418764
This study is testing if training new surgeons with a simulation model can help them perform vaginal hysterectomies better and improve their skills in the operating room.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05418764 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of simulation training with the Miya Model to enhance the operating room performance of novice surgeons performing vaginal hysterectomies. Vaginal hysterectomy is preferred due to its lower morbidity and quicker recovery compared to other techniques, yet its use has declined due to inadequate training. The study aims to validate the impact of structured simulation training on surgical outcomes for this specific procedure. Participants will include surgical residents who have limited experience with vaginal hysterectomies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are surgical residents who have performed ten or fewer vaginal hysterectomies.
Not a fit: Patients who have prior training in vaginal hysterectomy or have performed more than eleven procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could lead to improved surgical skills and outcomes for patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that simulation training can improve surgical outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective for vaginal surgery as well.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * residents at participating Institutions * residents have performed ten or fewer vaginal hysterectomies Exclusion Criteria: * having had prior training dedicated to vaginal hysterectomy * having performed eleven or more vaginal hysterectomies in the OR
Where this trial is running
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leslie Kammire, MD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Noah Miyazaki
- Email: noahmiyazaki@miyazakienterprises.com
- Phone: 336.409.2805
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Vaginal Hysterectomy, vaginal surgery techniques, gynecological procedures, mid-urethral slings, simulation training