Training program for novice robotic surgeons
Official title: Robotic Curriculum for Young Surgeons
Run by Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg · NCT05960539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a training program to help new surgeons learn robotic surgery skills and become competent in performing these procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05960539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are novice surgeons who are beginning their training in robotic surgical procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are already experienced robotic surgeons or those not involved in robotic 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 observational study focuses on a structured training program designed for inexperienced novice surgeons to develop their robotic surgical skills. The curriculum consists of five modules that include multimodular didactics, standardization, training structure, interdisciplinary workplace, and evaluation. The goal is to ensure that these novice surgeons achieve a basic level of competence in robotic surgery through a comprehensive and standardized training approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the surgical skills of novice surgeons, leading to improved patient outcomes in robotic surgery.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be other training programs for surgical skills, this specific approach to robotic surgery training is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * robotic procedures Exclusion Criteria: * no consent of patients or surgeons
Where it's running
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Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jessica Stockheim, MD
- Email: jessica.stockheim@med.ovgu.de
- Phone: 00493916715500
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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.