Training program for endovascular procedures using simulation
Official title: Registry Endovascular Training Curriculum PROSPECT for Surgical Trainees (PROficiency-based StePwise Endovascular Curricular Training Program)
Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT05620186 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Ghent and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 17, 2017 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05620186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are surgical trainees who are being trained in endovascular procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not surgical trainees or those not involved in endovascular procedures may 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 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.
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 gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar simulation-based training approaches, indicating potential for effective skill development in surgical education.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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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.