OrthoVis - Version 1

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  OrthoVis - A Virtual Environment for Bespoke 3D Orthopaedic Trauma Surgical Training & Planning

• IRAS ID

  342375

• Contact name

  David Shields

• Contact email

  david.shields@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  NHS Greater Glasgow and Clude

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  NA, NA

• Duration of Study in the UK

  5 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  The VR surgical planning tool outlined in this research ethics application is a digital tool which converts patient imaging (CT data) into a 3D virtual model in order for surgeons to plan and practice trauma operations.
  
  In the first evolution of the model, we have created 5 'case studies' to test and validate the tool in conjunction with a surgical advisory group (orthopaedic trainees and consultants).
  
  The process requires the Chief Investigator to identify suitable clinical cases, download the computerised-tomography (CT) scan onto a password protected NHS workstation, anonymise, then use the University of Glasgow file transfer system & Microsoft packaged to transfer the information to a research laptop which is password protected. Pre- and post-processing will be carried out by the research team and presented to the surgical advisory group for guidance on functionality and undergo iterative improvements, qualitative data will be collected following this and undergo thematic analysis.

  A PPIE workshop will be conducted to review patient-facing documentation and processes which will be used in the Focus Groups. This PPIE group will then be contacted during the remainder of the study to inform them of its progress and for further review as necessary.

  Patient focus groups will be conducted to ascertain general understanding of surgical planning and how the implementation of VR technology will allow for future surgical planning, along with understanding their previous surgical experience, and how they would feel if this was aided with VR technology. A surgical advisory group will be conducted to ascertain their experiences of current surgical planning and virtual reality. Understanding their impression of the 3D tool itself and what they would like from a 3D surgical planning tool. Finally, an industry focus group will be conducted, to gain understand on the commercial capability of such technology.

• REC name

  London - Brent Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  24/PR/1104

• Date of REC Opinion

  12 Sep 2024

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion