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Comparing two simulation teaching techniques for acquiring basic robotic surgery skills among postgraduate students in general surgery

Comparison of Interleaved Technique with Spacing (ILS) versus Massed Technique with Spacing (MTS) for acquisition of basic robotic surgery skills among postgraduate students in general surgery. - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096278
Enrollment
24
Registered
2025-10-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Interleaved Technique and Spacing: Each session will contain short blocks of all three tasks in interleaved order (e.g., R1 followed by R2 followed by R3). Example session: three 12-mi
Session 2: Task R2 x 3
Session 3: Task R3 x 3. Each session: three consecutive blocks on same task with short breaks (approx. same total practice time per task as Group A). Control Intervention2: Massed Technique + Spaci
Session 3: Task R3 x 3. Each session: three consecutive blocks on same task with short breaks (approx. same total practice time per task as Group A). Control Intervention3: Massed Technique and Spac
Session 3: Task R3 x 3. Each session: three consecutive blocks on same task with short breaks (approx. same total practice time per task as Group A)

Sponsors

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, DMIHER(DU), Sawangi Meghe, Wardha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Postgraduate students in general surgery at the study centre. 2. Provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior formal robotic console credentialing 2. Temporary disability due to any reason. 3. Declines consent or planning leave greater than 25 percent of training period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean number of attempts required to pass the R4 task during training, as assessed by the Virtual Trainer.Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Attempts needed and accuracy for each task (R1 R3/R4) as per the Virtual Trainer.Timepoint: 4 weeks;2. Number of attempts required to pass the R4 task.Timepoint: 4 weeks;3. Proportion of postgraduates passing the R4 task on the first attempt.Timepoint: 4 weeks;4. Identification of the easiest and most difficult parameters to pass among the four tasks, based on attempts required.Timepoint: 4 weeks;5. Performance on the R4 task in terms of completion time, error count, and accuracy.Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Swati Ghanshyam Deshpande

Jawaharlar Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha

directorhospitals@dmiher.edu.in9822369277

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026