Study Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) and DHRT+ for CVC Insertion Training for Surgical Residents

Launched by MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER · Sep 1, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new training method for medical residents learning how to insert central venous catheters (CVC), which are tubes placed in large veins to give medications or fluids. The researchers are using special robotic devices called Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainers (DHRT and DHRT+) to help teach these skills. The goal is to see if this advanced training can improve how well residents perform the procedure and reduce complications, like infections, for patients who need CVCs.

To participate in this trial, patients must be undergoing a central venous catheterization procedure. If you qualify and decide to take part, you can expect that the residents performing your procedure will have completed the same training as their colleagues, and they will be supervised by experienced doctors. After the procedure, the medical team will check patient records to see if the new training methods lead to fewer complications or infections. This trial is important because it aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of a common medical procedure.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patient undergoing central venous catheterization
• Exclusion criteria:
• • patient that is not undergoing central venous catheterization