NCT00628069

Brief Summary

Based on the motor learning theories, it is hypothesized that bench-model training will allow junior residents to be more interactive than trainees lacking similar active hands-on training.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2009

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 25, 2008

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 4, 2008

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2009

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

September 5, 2012

Status Verified

September 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

February 25, 2008

Last Update Submit

September 4, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Orthopedicsbone fixation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary objective of the study is to show that bench model testing not only improves the technical skill of the student but that it also influences the student's ability to learn the didactic information and decision-making.

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Group 1

performers who will participate in the training sessions.

Assistants

Assisants-paired with the performers and will be allowed to assists only, without the opportunity to practice the technical skills related to the task.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Residents enrolled in first or second year from a variety of divisions.

You may qualify if:

  • Students enrolled in first or second year of their residency from a variety of division

You may not qualify if:

  • Residents from higher year

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mount Sinai Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada

Location

Study Officials

  • Khalid Syed, MD, FRCSC

    University Health Network, Toronto

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Orthopedic Surgeon

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 25, 2008

First Posted

March 4, 2008

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2009

Study Completion

September 1, 2009

Last Updated

September 5, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-09

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