Validation of a novel porcine polypectomy trainer

Validation of a novel porcine polypectomy trainer: a randomised controlled validation study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN41736707

Enrollment

Registered

2012-02-10

Start date

2011-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-10

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Conditions

Training surgeons Surgery

Interventions

The cohort of trainees are divided into groups according to their previous experience in colonoscopy. Then their videoed performance will be measured on the colonoscopy trainer. This will tell us if t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Trainees specialising in general surgery or gastroenterology 2. Consultant colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any trainee who has performed more than 5 previous colonic polypectomies 2. Any trainee who has observed or taught on the advanced colonoscopy course at WIMAT

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Transfer of skills	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Performance indicators	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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