Could VR headsets replace classrooms for nurse training?

NCT ID NCT07677592

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares immersive virtual reality (VR) training to traditional classroom lectures for teaching nurses how to care for stomas—surgical openings on the body. About 100 nurses will be randomly assigned to either two VR sessions or one classroom session. Researchers will measure their knowledge, skills, confidence, and satisfaction before, right after, and one month after training.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: immersive virtual reality training program
What this could lead to: If effective, VR training could become a scalable, engaging way to teach nurses complex clinical skills like stoma care, potentially improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 100 nurses at one hospital. Results may not apply broadly, and VR can cause discomfort in some users.

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NURSING EDUCATION STOMA CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwn University Hospital

Taipei, 10617, Taiwan

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