Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training
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Conditions studied: Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), Geriatric Syndromes, Disability Hearing, Disability Physical, Urinary Tract Infection(UTI), Delirium Confusional State
In brief
As the U.S. population ages, future physicians must be prepared to care for older adults with multiple health conditions and complex needs. This study will test whether cinematic virtual reality (VR)-an immersive, interactive learning tool-is more effective than traditional lectures in helping medical students learn about geriatric care. Students who complete the VR training will experience realistic patient scenarios that show what can go wrong in medical care and learn how to apply osteopathic principles to improve outcomes. Researchers will compare students' performance on a clinical skills assessment and explore their experiences with the VR training. The goal is to determine whether cinematic virtual reality can better prepare students for residency and improve their ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care for older adults.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07542834
- Run by
- Ohio University
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2026-04-15
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-21
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- Ohio University — Athens, Ohio, United States (enrolling)
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