3D Thyroid Education Model for Student

December 5, 2023 updated by: Ke-Yun, Chao, Fu Jen Catholic University

Development of 3D Printing High-Fidelity Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Exam Medical Education Model to Facilitate Student Learning and Practice

The purpose of our study is to develop a high-fidelity thyroid education model, that can be utilized for medical students/ PGY doctors/ residents training. This model can help them better understand the structure of thyroid, learn about what are thyroid nodules, and practice thyroid fine needle aspiration examination with the model. The investigators would also evaluate the efficacy of using this model in student teaching.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Background： Thyroid nodular disorder is prevalent in Endocrine clinics, and while thyroid fine needle aspiration examination is crucial for evaluating nodules, conveying the procedure to students is challenging. The investigators propose a high-fidelity 3D model to enhance education, especially for hands-on practice. Our study aims to assess the model's education efficacy.

Study Design： This is a prospective study.

Methods： In our study, 3D scanning and 3D printing technology will be used to create the thyroid high-fidelity model. The investigators plan to choose 3D printing materials that enable the practice of thyroid fine needle aspiration produce with No.22 or No.23 needles.

Effect： The investigators hope to assist students understand the structure of thyroid and thyroid nodules better. And students will be able to practice thyroid fine needle aspiration examination with the 3D high-fidelity model. The outcome of our study may be utilized in medical schools or hospitals to facilitate student education.

Key words： 3D printing; medical education model; high-fidelity simulation; thyroid; fine needle aspiration

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • New Taipei City, Taiwan, 24352
        • Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Medical students, medical interns, PGY physicians, and resident physicians training at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refused to participate in the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 3D medical education model group
Received a regular learning plus 3D printing model
Other: 3D printed educational model
Slide-based presention plus 3D printed thyroid fine needle aspiration model

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient education effectiveness questionnaire
Time Frame: immediately after the intervention
higher means a better outcome
immediately after the intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fu Jen Catholic University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 31, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 20, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

November 27, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 12, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 5, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FJUH111215-2

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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