Virtual Reality-Based Simulation Training for Antegrade Anterior Column Acetabular Screw Placement in Orthopedic Residents
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Virtual reality based simulation training, Standard Training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Virtual Reality Simulation. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Thailand
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Virtual Reality-Based Simulation Training for Antegrade Anterior Column Acetabular Screw Placement in Orthopedic Residents: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
The goal of this study is to find out if virtual reality (VR) training helps orthopedic residents improve their skills in placing screws in the pelvic bone. The study will also compare VR training with standard training to see which method is more effective and easier to use. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does VR training improve performance compared to standard training? Does VR training help reduce procedure time and X-ray use? Do participants prefer VR training? Researchers will compare VR training with standard training using a crossover design, where all participants receive both types of training. Participants will: Take part in both VR and standard training sessions Practice the procedure on a bone model Be evaluated by experts on their performance Complete a satisfaction questionnaire
Interventions
- Device Virtual reality based simulation training
Participants train using a VR platform simulating antegrade anterior column screw placement. Three-dimensional pelvic models reconstructed from CT data are integrated into a virtual operating environment. Participants interact using a VR headset with simulated instruments and fluoroscopic imaging, allowing repeated practice with real-time feedback. Duration: up to 30 minutes. - Other Standard Training
Participants perform screw placement on a pelvic sawbone model under fluoroscopic guidance using standard instruments, including a 2.0 mm K-wire. The setup simulates real operative conditions. Duration: up to 30 minutes.
Primary outcome measures
- Global Rating Scale (GRS) Score for Technical Performance [Time frame: Immediately after each training session]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Procedure Time [Time frame: Immediately after each training session]
- Fluoroscopy Time [Time frame: Immediately after each training session]
- Guidewire Reposition Attempts [Time frame: Immediately after each training session]
- User Satisfaction (QUIS Score) [Time frame: Immediately after each training session]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Orthopedic residents (PGY 1-4)
- Currently enrolled in the orthopedic training program at Vajira Hospital
Exclusion criteria
- Prior VR training in pelvic fixation procedures
- Experience performing antegrade anterior column screw placement more than 5 times
- Inability to complete all study procedures
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Thailand · 1 center
- Faculty of medicine Vajira hospital — Bangkok
Publications
- Kamper SJ, Maher CG, Mackay G. Global rating of change scales: a review of strengths and weaknesses and considerations for design. J Man Manip Ther. 2009;17(3):163-70. doi: 10.1179/jmt.2009.17.3.163. PMID 20046623
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- Gansslen A, Lindahl J, Lindtner RA, Krappinger D, Staresinic M. Special screw corridors and imaging in pelvic ring trauma. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2025 Jan 4;145(1):110. doi: 10.1007/s00402-024-05610-0. PMID 39755924
- Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Pastor T, Drenchev L, Skulev HK, Richards G, Hierholzer C, Halvachizadeh S, Pape HC, Gueorguiev B. Antegrade anterior column acetabulum fracture fixation with cannulated compression headless screws-A biomechanical study on standardized osteoporotic artificial bone. PLoS One. 2024 Jun 3;19(6):e0300256. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300256. eCollection 2024. PMID 38829845
- Osterhoff G, Wulsten D, Babu S, Heyland M, Pari C. Antegrade versus retrograde screw fixation of anterior column acetabular fractures: a biomechanical in vitro study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2021 Oct;47(5):1307-1312. doi: 10.1007/s00068-019-01255-6. Epub 2019 Oct 29. PMID 31664465
- Unal YC, Adanas C, Kaya S, Ozkan S, Ismailov U. Virtual reality headset versus traditional training in orthopedic surgery: A comparative study on real surgical performance in total knee arthroplasty. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Nov 22;103(47):e40615. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040615. PMID 39809210
- Martin KD, Akoh CC, Amendola A, Phisitkul P. Comparison of Three Virtual Reality Arthroscopic Simulators as Part of an Orthopedic Residency Educational Curriculum. Iowa Orthop J. 2016;36:20-5. PMID 27528830
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07515092 · COA 248/2568