Using eye-tracking technology to improve perioperative management and education
The Application of Eye-Tracking Technology in Perioperative Management and Education: a Prospective Observational Study
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT06766539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include anesthesiologists and medical students involved in perioperative management training.
Not a fit: Patients with ophthalmological conditions affecting eye movement function may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- 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
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.