3D Eye Movement Simulator for Medical Education

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Education; Education, Medical, Undergraduate; Education, Medical

• Registration Number: NCT07031960
• Lead Sponsor: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a new 3D-printed eyeball movement simulator improves medical education compared to traditional teaching methods. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does using the 3D simulator help medical students better understand eye anatomy and muscle function compared to standard lectures and textbooks?

How do students rate the usability and effectiveness of this new teaching tool?

Researchers will compare two groups of medical students:

One group will learn using the 3D simulator

The other group will receive standard teaching methods

Participants will:

1. Complete a pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge

2. Attend training sessions using either the 3D simulator or standard methods

3. Take a post-test to measure learning improvement

4. Provide feedback about their learning experience

5. Take a post-intervention exam and satisfaction survey

6. Participate in focus groups about their learning experience

The study will help determine if interactive 3D models can enhance medical education about eye movements.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-09
• Study Start: 2025-06-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-19
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-22
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-22
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-30
• Study Completion: 2025-08-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

1. Academic Status Currently enrolled medical students in their preclinical years (typically 2nd-3 year)"
2. Course Enrollment "Formally registered in the special scence/anatomy course where eye movement education is part of the curriculum"

Prior Experience "No previous formal training in extraocular muscle anatomy or eye movement assessment"

Language Proficiency "Fluent in the language of instruction (Farsi)"

Consent "Willing and able to provide informed consent"

Exclusion Criteria

1- Prior Exposure "Medical students who have previously taken advanced special scence courses"

Professional Experience "Students with prior clinical experience in ophthalmology ( as nurses or technicians)"

Atypical Curriculum "Students from schools with non-standard anatomy curricula that already include similar 3D simulation tools"

Participation Conflicts "Currently participating in other educational research studies that could confound results"

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge Gain Score	Baseline (pre-intervention), Immediately after intervention (1 day post-training)	Difference in test scores between pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments on eye anatomy and movement kinematics, measured using a validated 50-point multiple-choice questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Skill Acquisition in Eye Movement Assessment	"Baseline" or "Day 1"	Performance in practical examination where students identify and demonstrate eye movements on standardized patients, scored by blinded evaluators using a 12-point checklist.
Student Satisfaction Scores	Immediately post-intervention	Participant-reported satisfaction with the teaching method measured via 5-point Likert scale survey (1=very dissatisfied to 5=very satisfied).