Virtual reality may train midwives for rare but risky breech births

NCT ID NCT07732998

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) simulation can boost midwifery students' knowledge and hands-on skills for managing breech births—a rare but high-risk situation. Fifty students who have completed their childbirth course will be randomly assigned to VR-based training or a standard slide-based lesson. Researchers will measure knowledge with a custom quiz and assess practical skills using a structured evaluation form.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
virtual reality-based breech birth maneuver training
What this could lead to
If VR training proves more effective, it could offer a safe, repeatable way for midwifery students to practice high-risk breech birth maneuvers without relying on rare clinical cases.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 50 students at one university. VR may not translate to real-world clinical competence, and results may not apply to other settings or student populations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)