NCT07650253 Measuring Force During Subpial Resection Procedure Using a Novel Ex Vivo Calf Brain Model With Integrated Sensor
| NCT ID | NCT07650253 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | McGill University |
| Condition | Surgical Education |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 9 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 9 participants in total. It began in 2026-06 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.
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Brief Summary
Neurosurgery is a high-stakes surgical specialty where errors can result in significant morbidity. The amount of force applied simultaneously on the brain with multiple different instruments during complex neurosurgical procedures is a critical safety metric that, to the investigators' knowledge, has not been previously measured in a realistic operative environment. The investigators have therefore developed a simulation platform integrating an ex vivo calf brain and a 3D-printed skull model attached to a force sensor capable of capturing real-time forces applied to the brain. A case series study will be conducted to evaluate the pattern of force applied. Medical students, neurosurgical residents, and staff neurosurgeons from McGill University will be recruited to perform subpial resections using our ex vivo calf brain simulation platform. The forces applied by the microscissors, bipolar forceps, and ultrasonic aspirator onto the brain will be captured. This study aims to demonstrate the spectrum of force applied during a neurosurgical procedure using an ex vivo calf brain model.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Right-handed medical students, neurosurgical residents, and staff neurosurgeons from McGill University Exclusion Criteria: * Left-handed individuals
Contact & Investigator
Rolando F. Del Maestro, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre, McGill University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07650253 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Surgical Education. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07650253 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07650253 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mohammed.babgi@mail.mcgill.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07650253 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Montreal, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07650253 clinical trial?
NCT07650253 is sponsored by McGill University. The principal investigator is Rolando F. Del Maestro, MD, PhD at Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre, McGill University. The trial plans to enroll 9 participants.