Could a VR video make nurses more empathetic?

NCT ID NCT07692568

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether watching a family-witnessed CPR scenario from a patient's perspective—via 360° virtual reality or a standard 2D video—can increase empathy and ethical sensitivity in second-year nursing students. Participants are randomly assigned to view the scenario in VR, as a 2D video, or as a control group. The study measures changes in empathy, ethical sensitivity, and perceptions of family presence during CPR, aiming to see if immersive video training offers educational benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
360-degree virtual reality video and 2D standard video
What this could lead to
If effective, immersive video training could become a tool to improve empathy and ethical sensitivity in nursing education.
What could go wrong
This is a small educational study with no patient outcomes; results may not translate to real clinical behavior or patient care.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Sakarya University

    Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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