Training program for endovascular procedures using simulation
Registry Endovascular Training Curriculum PROSPECT for Surgical Trainees (PROficiency-based StePwise Endovascular Curricular Training Program)
This study is testing a new training program that uses virtual reality and online learning to help surgical trainees improve their endovascular skills and see how well they keep those skills after training.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Ghent and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05620186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicentric registry aims to collect data from surgical trainees who complete the PROSPECT training program, which focuses on proficiency-based, stepwise education for endovascular skills. The program incorporates virtual reality simulation and E-learning, allowing trainees to progress through four modules only after achieving specific benchmark scores. The study seeks to evaluate the retention of skills post-training and the real-life application of the curriculum across various centers. The initiative builds on previous findings that demonstrated superior performance in endovascular procedures among trainees who underwent this training compared to traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are surgical trainees who are being trained in endovascular procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not surgical trainees or those not involved in endovascular procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could enhance the skills and performance of surgical trainees in endovascular procedures, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar simulation-based training approaches, indicating potential for effective skill development in surgical education.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Surgical trainee * Knowledge and technical skill level evaluated * Demographics questionnaire and general MCQ test completed * Endovascular simulated exercise completed after familiarization with the simulator Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where this trial is running
Ghent and 2 other locations
- University Hospital Ghent — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
- KU Leuven — Leuven, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Cames — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabelle Van Herzeele, MD, PhD — University Hospital, Ghent
- Study coordinator: Isabelle Van Herzeele, MD, PhD
- Email: isabelle.vanherzeele@ugent.be
- Phone: 09 332 51 08
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.