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

NCT ID NCT07111910

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

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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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