VR empathy training for doctors: game changer or gimmick?

NCT ID NCT06351397

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mixed reality simulation could increase empathy in anesthesiology trainees. 81 participants completed empathy surveys before and after the immersive experience. The goal was to see if this kind of training could help future doctors better understand their patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

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