Virtual reality boosts empathy in Doctors-in-Training, study finds
NCT ID NCT06351397
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a mixed reality simulation of a medical crisis could increase empathy in anesthesiology trainees. 81 participants wore a headset that added holographic elements to a real training scenario. They filled out empathy surveys before and after the simulation to measure any changes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mixed reality simulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to train empathy in healthcare professionals using immersive technology.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. It measures self-reported empathy, not actual patient outcomes.
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States