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Sponsor study identifier
observational
20
1 country
1
Study Start
January 2011
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
Primary Completion
December 2013
Actual (reported)Study Completion
December 2013
Actual (reported)This is a randomized controlled trial evaluating three training intervals using an endoscopy simulator for novices and comparing performance after training.
Registry-reported information. Elapsed time and enrollment totals alone do not measure study progress or recruitment pace.
December 2013
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January 2011
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
April 15, 2011
Actual (reported)July 29, 2011
Actual (reported)December 2013
Actual (reported)December 2013
Actual (reported)Validated proficiency score (GAGES "Global assessment for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy") for group one
Score is a validated measuring tool based on intubation, scope navigation, ability to keep a clear endoscopic visualization and instrumentation.
Score is evaluated after one week training
Validated proficiency score (GAGES "Global assessment for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy") for group three
Score is a validated measuring tool based on intubation, scope navigation, ability to keep a clear endoscopic visualization and instrumentation.
Score is evaluated after three weeks of training
Validated proficiency score (GAGES "Global assessment for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy") for group two
Score is a validated measuring tool based on intubation, scope navigation, ability to keep a clear endoscopic visualization and instrumentation.
Score is evaluated after two weeks of training
Simulator score
Score is evaluated after the training period (at one week for group 1, at 2 weeks for group 2, and at three weeks for group 3)
Theory lecture esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). One hour simulator training for EGD. 30 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Theory lecture Colonoscopy. One hour simulator training for Colonoscopy. 30 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Group will be followed up for 2 weeks training time.
Theory lecture EGD. Three hours simulator training for EGD. 60 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Theory lecture Colonoscopy. Three hours simulator training for Colonoscopy. 60 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Group will be followed up for 4 weeks training time.
Theory lecture EGD. Five hours simulator training for EGD. 90 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Theory lecture Colonoscopy. Five hours simulator training for Colonoscopy. 90 minutes supervised training. Supervised endoscopy. Group will be followed up for 6 weeks training time.
Physicians in residency or fellowship programs requiring training in flexible endoscopy (gastroenterology, internal medicine, surgery) with no experience in flexible endoscopy
Contact the study team to discuss eligibility requirements. They can help determine if this study is right for you.
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, 20246, Germany
Sabrie N, Khan R, Plahouras J, Johnston BC, Scaffidi MA, Grover SC, Walsh CM. Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Sep 8;9(9):CD008237. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008237.pub4.
Thomas Rösch, Prof. Dr.
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
20 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
April 15, 2011
First Posted
July 29, 2011
Study Start
January 2011
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
Primary Completion
December 2013
Actual (reported)Study Completion
December 2013
Actual (reported)Last Updated
June 6, 2019
Record last verified: 2019-06
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