A randomized cross-over trial focused on breast core needle biopsy skill acquisition and confidence using high fidelity versus low fidelity simulation models in Rwanda

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17048881

Enrollment

Registered

2018-06-08

Start date

2014-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-22

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Conditions

Benign or malignant breast disease Cancer

Interventions

A one-day, five-hour BCNB educational training course for surgical residents was implemented after baseline assessment. Similar sessions were conducted for OB/GYN residents on different days. During t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Residents training in either surgery or obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) in any postgraduate year (PGY) at the University of Rwanda, rotating at CHUK hospital in Kigali, Rwanda

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical students and anyone who was not a postgraduate Rwandan resident in surgery or OB-GYN rotating at University Teaching Hospital, in Kigali, Rwanda

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The mean difference in BCNB exam scores between HF and LF groups, measured on the day the education intervention was implemented (exam 1, 2 and 3)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Provider level traits that may affect mean difference in exam scores 2. Participant confidence assessed using survey at the end of the course	—

Countries

Rwanda

Outcome results

None listed

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