Virtual reality could revolutionize nursing training

NCT ID NCT07175467

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether a haptic-assisted virtual reality simulation can improve nursing students' psychomotor skills and clinical decision-making. One hundred nursing students with no prior simulation experience will be split into two groups: one using the VR simulation and one using traditional training. Researchers will compare their performance, knowledge, and confidence levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: haptic-assisted virtual reality simulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective, objective way to train nursing students using VR, potentially improving patient care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage educational study with 100 participants. It measures skill and confidence, not real patient outcomes, so results may not translate to clinical practice.

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NURSING SIMULATION-BASED TRAINING SKILL PERFORMANCE VIRTUAL REALITY

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Locations

Sakarya University Faculty of Health Sciences

Sakarya, Serdivan, 54200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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