Using eye-tracking technology to improve perioperative management and education
Official title: The Application of Eye-Tracking Technology in Perioperative Management and Education: a Prospective Observational Study
Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT06766539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how eye-tracking technology can help improve training and performance for doctors during surgeries by comparing what experienced anesthesiologists and medical students focus on.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06766539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include anesthesiologists and medical students involved in perioperative management training.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with ophthalmological conditions affecting eye movement function 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 explores the application of eye-tracking technology in the context of perioperative management and medical education. It aims to analyze how clinicians' attention is distributed during surgical procedures and training sessions, comparing the patterns of experienced anesthesiologists with those of medical students. By collecting eye-tracking data, such as fixation duration and heatmaps, the study seeks to identify correlations between attention distribution and operational performance, ultimately aiming to enhance teaching outcomes and workflow optimization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training methods for medical students and enhanced safety in perioperative procedures.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of eye-tracking technology in medical education is emerging, this specific application in perioperative management is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Anesthesiologists, including senior physicians and junior doctors. * Medical students undergoing perioperative management training. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with ophthalmological conditions that affect eye movement function. * Participants who fail to complete the full experimental protocol.
Where it's running
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2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tingting Wang, PhD
- Email: wtingting@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: +86 13606812800
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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.