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Remote Surgical Coaching vs. Conventional Training for Gallbladder Removal

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Recruiting
Led By Boris Zevin, MD
Research Sponsored by Queen's University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
General surgery residents (PGY 1-5) who routinely perform components of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a primary surgeon (under supervision).
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 90 days
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Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of two different surgical training methods - surgical coaching and conventional training - on the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy by surgery residents.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for general surgery residents in their first five years (PGY 1-5) who regularly perform parts of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is a minimally invasive gallbladder removal procedure, under supervision.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares traditional surgical training with an added structured remote coaching program. It aims to see if this coaching can improve operative performance during laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgeries by providing feedback and challenging existing skills.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on educational methods rather than medical treatments, it doesn't have typical side effects. However, participants may experience stress or pressure from the new coaching method.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~90 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 90 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Skill set during performance of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the operating room
Technical errors made during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the operating room
Secondary outcome measures
Accuracy of self-assessment
Subjective assessment of the usefulness of SRSC program

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Structured Remote Surgical CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the intervention group will participate in a 3-month SRSC program in addition to CST. Participants will be asked to provide a video recording of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy that they performed as a primary surgeon prior to the coaching session. Each coach will review the video recording and will identify key themes for discussion. Coaching sessions will be structured using the modified PRACTICE model, will be conducted outside of the clinical environment, and will employ facilitative coaching methods to encourage participants to define specific intra-operative problems and conceptually troubleshoot various solutions.
Group II: Conventional Surgical TrainingActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the control group will continue of their usual general surgery residency training including attending scheduled teaching sessions, and continuing with assigned responsibilities on the ward and in the OR.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Queen's UniversityLead Sponsor
363 Previous Clinical Trials
119,967 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Surgery
72 Patients Enrolled for Surgery
Boris Zevin, MDPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many participants are being recruited for this study?

"Indeed, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that recruitment for this trial is ongoing; It was initially posted February 1st 2021 and most recently amended May 5th 2022. A total of 24 individuals are being sought at a single site."

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Are there any remaining openings for participation in this research?

"Per the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is seeking participants. The trial was initially posted on February 1st 2021 and has been amended as of May 5th 2022."

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~2 spots leftby Jun 2024