VR training put to the test for infection control at World's largest gathering

NCT ID NCT07111910

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training can better prepare healthcare workers for infection control during the Hajj pilgrimage compared to traditional lectures. Two hundred licensed healthcare workers will be randomly assigned to either VR training or standard education. Researchers will measure changes in knowledge and confidence before and 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: Virtual reality training program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to train healthcare workers for infection control in crowded, high-risk settings like the Hajj pilgrimage.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study (200 participants) that measures knowledge and confidence, not actual infection rates. The VR training may not translate to real-world behavior or be scalable.

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CLINICAL COMPETENCE HEALTH PERSONNEL INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING MASS GATHERING MEDICINE VIRTUAL REALITY

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