Using placental models to train neurosurgeons for treating brain aneurysms
Placental Learning Model for Neurovascular Microsurgery for the Management of Intracranial Aneurysms
This study is testing whether using placental tissue as a training tool can help neurosurgeons improve their skills in treating brain aneurysms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06117527 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on enhancing the training of neurosurgeons in microsurgical techniques for managing intracranial aneurysms. It utilizes placental tissue, considered surgical waste, to create a simulation model that better replicates the conditions of human anatomy compared to traditional animal models. The aim is to improve surgical skills and confidence in handling complex cases that may arise in clinical practice. The study will involve women over 18 who consent to the use of their placenta for educational purposes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women over the age of 18 who are undergoing procedures where their placenta would be considered surgical waste.
Not a fit: Patients who have expressed opposition to the reuse of their placenta or those under legal guardianship will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the surgical training of neurosurgeons, leading to better patient outcomes in the management of intracranial aneurysms.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of placental models in surgical training is innovative, similar studies using alternative simulation methods have shown promise in enhancing surgical skills.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Woman over the age of 18; * Placenta considered as surgical waste intended for incineration; with a negative infectious status verified during pregnancy follow-up * Woman who did not express her opposition, after information, to the reuse of her placenta for educational purposes to improve the practical training of future neurosurgeons. Exclusion criteria: * Subject who expressed their opposition to participating in the study * Subject under guardianship or curatorship * Subject under safeguard of justice
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de Neurochirurgie - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Irène OLLIVIER, MD
- Email: irene.ollivier@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 76 24
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.