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LAPARO Analytic vs. Classic Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Skills Training

NCT07081386 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-07-30

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of two laparoscopic training modalities - Classic Box Trainers and the LAPARO Analytic - in teaching fundamental surgical skills for laparoscopic appendicectomy. A total of 60 first-year medical residents (interns) from Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João (CHUSJ) will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two training groups. One group will undergo a 3-hour in-person training session using Classic Box Trainers, while the other group will train using the LAPARO Analytic simulator, both under the supervision of experienced General Surgery tutors. The study aims to evaluate technical skill acquisition, retention, and participant satisfaction. Outcomes will be assessed through objective performance metrics and participant feedback, contributing to the optimization of laparoscopic education methods.

Conditions

  • Laparoscopic Surgical Training

Interventions

OTHER

Laparoscopic Training using the LAPARO Analytic simulator

Participants in the experimental group will undergo a 3-hour in-person laparoscopic training session using the LAPARO Analytic simulator. The session will be supervised by an experienced General Surgery tutor and will include real-time performance analytics to guide skill acquisition relevant to laparoscopic appendicectomy.

OTHER

Laparoscopic Training using a classic Box Trainer

Participants will receive a single, 3-hour in-person laparoscopic training session using a Classic Box Trainer. Training will be supervised by an experienced General Surgery tutor and focused on key technical skills required for laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade do Porto

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-31
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-12-31

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