VR eases the scalpel: students face first dissection with less fear

NCT ID NCT07521033

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a 360° virtual reality (VR) app to help first-year medical students prepare for their first cadaver dissection. 43 students either used the VR app or got traditional preparation. The goal was to see if VR could lower anxiety and improve emotional readiness. Results suggest VR can make this tough learning experience less stressful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar

    Doha, Qatar

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