Virtual Reality vs Mannequin Simulation for ECT Training
(ECT-SIM Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this prospective, open-label non-inferiority randomized controlled trial is to investigate if Virtual Reality (VR) based simulation are an effective training tool for novice medical trainees. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the VR-based electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) training program non-inferior to traditional, mannequin-based ECT training programs in fostering ECT skill acquisition?
* What are the changes in confidence in administering ECT, as well as number of training repetitions completed in the VR and mannequin training groups?
* What is the ease of use of the VR-based ECT training program? Researchers will compare the VR-based ECT training program to a mannequin-based ECT training program to see if the VR-based ECT training program is comparable to traditional methods at training for ECT.
Participants will:
* Complete an ECT skills assessment at the beginning and end of the study session.
* Watch a 30-minute didactic ECT lecture video.
* Be randomized to either the VR ECT simulation group or the mannequin ECT simulation group and be given 30 minutes to practice ECT administration with their assigned education tool.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Fahad Dr. Alam, MD, FRCPC, MHSc
Principal Investigator
Sunnybrook Research Institute
Peter Giacobbe, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Principal Investigator
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for novice medical trainees who are learning about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Participants will be assessed on their ECT skills before and after the study, watch an educational video, and practice administering ECT using either a virtual reality simulator or a traditional mannequin simulator.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mannequin Simulator
- Virtual Reality electroconvulsive therapy simulator
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether a VR-based ECT training program is as effective as the traditional mannequin-based training. Trainees will be randomly assigned to one of these two methods to see if there's any difference in skill acquisition, confidence levels, and ease of use between the two.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants randomized to this group will practice electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administration using a virtual reality (VR) ECT simulator.
Participants randomized to this group will practice electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administration using a mannequin ECT simulator.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Lead Sponsor
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