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Randomised control trial comparing two methods of learning: the Cambridge Medical Robot virtual reality headset, and computer-based e-learning modules, for training the set up of the Cambridge Medical Robot in an operating theatre

VROBOT: Virtual Reality Or e-learning Better for robot Operating Theatre set up

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN10064213
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-08-01
Start date
2023-02-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-23

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Conditions

Improvement of the set-up of the CMR Versius robot in an operating theatre Surgery

Interventions

Participants were randomised using an electronic randomiser into one of two groups. CMR (Cambridge Medical Robot) Virtual reality headsets were issued to the virtual reality training group and CMR e-l

Sponsors

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Medical students with no prior robotic experience 2. Access to a laptop and internet connection at home 3. Visually able to use the VR headset

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those with prior education in setting up the CMR Versius robot 2. Those unable to use the VR headset

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in operation theatre CMR versius robot set-up is measured using a modified CMR assessment sheet following the completion of either intervention. The overall score will be measured using the sum of 38 tasks using a Likert scale of 1-5 per task: Timepoint 0 hours; Total score /190

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Robot set-up self-assessed confidence: 1. Individual task scores will be measured using a Likert scale of 1-5 at 0 hours post-assessment: Timepoint 0 2. Time will be measured in minutes from the beginning to the end of the assessment: Timepoint 0 3. Self-assessed confidence scores will be assessed using a Likert scale of 1-5 at 0 hours post assessment

Countries

United Kingdom, Wales

Outcome results

None listed

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