Cognitive training in robotic surgery

Randomised controlled trial for development & evaluation of cognitive training for robot assisted surgery (RAS)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN47552076

Enrollment

Registered

2016-04-21

Start date

2015-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-08-26

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Conditions

Cognitive training Surgery

Interventions

All participants underwent identical initial training. This consisted of training in basic suturing training using a benchtop plastic model. Following this all participants underwent basic robotic ski

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Medical students and doctors without any prior experience in performing robotic surgery and without independent surgical experience of any kind.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-medically trained participants 2. Participants unable to attend requisite training and evaluation sessions 3. Participants with prior training in robotic surgery or non technical surgical skills

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Technical robotic surgical skill will be measured using the GEARS validated scoring system 2. Non technical skills will be measures using the NOTSS validated scoring system Both scores will be determined by two blinded experts who will review and assess videos of the individual participant’s performances post hoc.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Assessing vividness of mental imagery using the Mental imagery questionnaire 2. Participant opinion, evaluated using a feedback questionnaire	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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