Cigar Box Arthroscopy: A Study of Non-Anatomic Arthroscopy Training

Simulation Training Clinical Trial

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Official title:

Cigar Box Arthroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Validates Non-Anatomic Simulation Training of Novice Arthroscopy Skills

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02752451
• Other study ID #: 1410543185
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: April 23, 2016
• Last updated: June 2, 2016
• Start date: March 2015
• Est. completion date: April 2015

Study information

• Verified date: June 2016
• Source: University of Arizona
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Comparison of success rates of novice surgeons to attain proficiency in basic arthroscopy skills after receiving prior training with different simulation systems.

Description:

A non-anatomic set of training modules utilizing cigar boxes was developed at our institution to instruct residents in the basics of knee arthroscopy. Twenty-four medical students with no prior arthroscopic or laparoscopic experience were enrolled as subjects. Sixteen subjects were randomized to participate in four hours of either the cigar box arthroscopy trainer (CBAT) or a previously validated anatomic knee arthroscopy trainer (AKAT). The remaining eight subjects served as controls (CO). All subjects underwent a one-hour formalized training session provided by our orthopaedic sports faculty. Subjects' skills were assessed by one of two faculty members through repeated attempts at performing a diagnostic knee arthroscopy on a cadaveric specimen. Objective scores were given using the Basic Arthroscopic Knee Skill Scoring System. Total cost differences were also calculated.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 24
• Est. completion date: April 2015
• Est. primary completion date: April 2015
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: N/A and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• First or Second year medical student with no prior arthroscopy or laparoscopy training.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having previously received education in arthroscopy or laparoscopy or handled these instruments.

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Simulation Training

Intervention

Other:
• Non-Anatomic Arthroscopy Simulation
Knee arthroscopy training using Cigar Box Arthroscopy Trainer
• Anatomic Arthroscopy Simulation
Knee arthroscopy training using Anatomic Knee Arthroscopy Trainer
• Pre-assesment education
Reading material and lecture with only still images about performing diagnostic knee arthroscopy

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Arizona

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Success rate in reaching a level of minimum proficiency	Subjects were told to perform serial knee arthroscopic examinations on a cadaveric specimen over one hour. Evaluators used a validated objective scoring system to assess performance and which subjects were able to attain a level of minimum proficiency.	1 hour	No
Secondary	Number of attempts to reach minimum proficiency		1 Hour	No