Escape room training boosts triage skills for first aid students?
NCT ID NCT07181772
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual escape room game can help first aid students learn triage better than a standard PowerPoint lecture. About 122 students will be randomly assigned to either the game or the traditional lesson. Researchers will compare test scores to see which method works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual escape room game
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more engaging and effective way to train emergency responders in triage skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 122 students, so results may not apply broadly. The outcome is based on test scores, not real-life performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, zeytinburnu, 34015, Turkey (Türkiye)
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