Using virtual reality training for thyroid surgery education

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) training compared to traditional learning methods for general surgery residents focusing on thyroid surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a VR training group or a control group using a technical textbook. The training will cover essential surgical steps, and performance will be assessed by a certified endocrine surgeon using standardized evaluation metrics. The goal is to enhance surgical education and skills through innovative training techniques.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Residents of the 2nd Surgical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
* Residents who have completed their 1st year of training programm.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Disagreement of participants' randomisation
* Prolonged surgical time of completion
* Participant's experience beyond the included limits
* Participants who are completely incapable of using VR devices or have specific helath restrictions of using these
* Patients with complex thyroid disease such as recurrent disease, concominant primary hyperparathyroidism, lymph node disease or metastasis, Graves disease and intrathoracic goiter

Where it's running

• "Georgios Gennimatas" General Hospital of Thessaloniki
  Thessaloniki, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stefanos Atmatzidis, Assistant Professor of Surgery
• Email: atmatzidis.stef@gmail.com
• Phone: +306977095756

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.