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NCT01483677 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1
Comparison Study of the Nintendo Wii Versus Playstation2 in Enhancing Laparoscopic Skills
A Early Phase 1 study, sponsored by Beth Israel Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 42
- Enrollment target
NCT01483677: Completed Early Phase 1 study, sponsored by Beth Israel Medical Center.
NCT01483677 is a Early Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Beth Israel Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01483677, a Early Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Beth Israel Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 42 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators believe that subjects who practice on the Nintendo Wii will improve their laparoscopic skills more than those who practice on the Playstation2.
Primary Outcome
After completion of the pretest, subjects are given a 10 minute break, 30 minutes of video game play, a 10 minute break, and 10 minutes to complete the post test.
Interventions
- OTHER Nintendo Wii
- OTHER Playstation 2
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-03 |
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT01483677 record still lists
NCT01483677 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 42 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Nintendo Wii is the first listed.
NCT01483677 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01483677 about?
NCT01483677 is a clinical study titled "Comparison Study of the Nintendo Wii Versus Playstation2 in Enhancing Laparoscopic Skills". The investigators believe that subjects who practice on the Nintendo Wii will improve their laparoscopic skills more than those who practice on the Playstation2.
What is the current status of trial NCT01483677?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2011-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01483677?
The interventions under investigation include: Nintendo Wii (OTHER), Playstation 2 (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01483677?
This trial is sponsored by Beth Israel Medical Center, which has 44 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01483677's enrollment target sits among peer trials
42 605th of 2000 higher than 1,379 of 2,000 other Early Phase 1 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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