Video game trains ER doctors to save trauma patients

NCT ID NCT06063434

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a custom video game called Night Shift can improve how emergency physicians follow trauma triage guidelines. 800 board-certified doctors who work in non-trauma center ERs across the US participated. Some played the game for 2 hours initially and then 20 minutes every 3 months, while others received standard education. The main goal was to see if the game reduced under-triage of severely injured patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Night Shift video game
What this could lead to: If effective, this game could become a new training tool to help emergency doctors make better decisions when treating severely injured patients.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. The results may show no improvement in guideline adherence or patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries injury

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PHYSICIAN'S ROLE TRAUMA INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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