VR + live surgery boosts med student skills in neurosurgery trial

NCT ID NCT07304570

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: West China Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a hybrid curriculum combining virtual reality (VR) simulations with live-streamed neurosurgical procedures could improve medical students' decision-making and interest in neurosurgery. 112 fourth-year students were randomly assigned to either the hybrid program or traditional online materials. The goal was to see if this remote approach could effectively train students when in-person clerkships are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VR simulation and live-streamed neurosurgical procedures
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could become a new standard for remote medical training, especially when in-person clerkships are disrupted.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed educational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other settings or students, and the long-term impact on actual patient care is unknown.

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Locations

West China Hospital

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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