Using mixed reality for medical training and assessment
The Holographic Standardized Patient: Using Mixed Reality to Reduce Barriers to Crisis
This study is testing a new mixed reality training program using holographic patients to see if it helps medical professionals make better decisions in emergency situations compared to traditional training methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT05729802 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a mixed reality simulation training platform called HoloSIM, which utilizes the Microsoft Hololens headset to create interactive holographic patients. The research will be conducted in two stages: first, the HoloSIM software will be developed and usability tested with acute care medicine specialties, and second, its effectiveness will be compared to traditional mannequin-based crisis simulations. The goal is to enhance decision-making skills and management in complex medical scenarios, particularly in settings where high-fidelity simulation is not feasible due to various constraints.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are residents or fellows in acute care postgraduate training programs such as Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine.
Not a fit: Patients who have prior experience with simulator-based teaching on anaphylaxis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve medical training and patient care by providing accessible, high-quality simulation experiences.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel, other studies have explored mixed reality in medical training, indicating potential for success in enhancing educational outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Resident or fellow level volunteers from acute care postgraduate training programs (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to enter the study * Previous experience with simulator based teaching on anaphylaxis
Where this trial is running
Toronto, Ontario
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julian Wiegelmann, Dr. — Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
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.