Training surgical residents in central venous catheter insertion using robotic devices
Study Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) and DHRT+ for CVC Insertion Training for Surgical Residents
This study is testing if training first-year medical residents to insert central venous catheters using robotic devices can help reduce complications and infections during the procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 625 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04541446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves training first-year medical residents at Hershey Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to perform central venous catheter (CVC) insertions using Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) and DHRT+ devices. The residents' performance will be evaluated through these devices, and they will also need to pass a skills assessment required by their institutions. After training, residents will perform CVC procedures under supervision, with attending physicians providing feedback on their performance. The study aims to assess the impact of this training on central line-related complications and infection rates.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing central venous catheterization.
Not a fit: Patients not undergoing central venous catheterization will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could lead to improved skills in CVC insertion, reducing complications and infection rates for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using simulation and robotic training for medical procedures, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patient undergoing central venous catheterization Exclusion criteria: * patient that is not undergoing central venous catheterization
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Hershey Medical Center — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Scarlett R Miller, Ph.D. — Penn State University
- Study coordinator: Scarlett R Miller, Ph.D.
- Email: scarlettmiller@psu.edu
- Phone: 814-863-4143
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.