Using digital twins to help doctors learn bronchoscopy faster
This trial tests whether a training tool that uses CT scans to create digital copies of patients (digital twins) can help new doctors learn bronchoscopy faster. It may help trainees become skilled more quickly, which could lead to safer procedures for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a medical trainee (resident, fellow, or specialist) in pulmonary, critical care, thoracic surgery, or anesthesiology.
- You have performed 5 or fewer bronchoscopies on your own.
- You have not taken a formal bronchoscopy simulation course before.
- You are willing to have your training recorded and share your test scores for research.
- Or, you are a patient 18 or older scheduled for a low-risk diagnostic bronchoscopy.
- Your doctor agrees it is safe for a supervised trainee to do parts of your procedure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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