Gaming headset takes on anatomy class: VR teaches wrist bones to med students
NCT ID NCT07558551
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares using a PlayStation VR2 virtual reality module versus a standard lecture to teach wrist anatomy to 80 first-year medical students. Students are randomly assigned to either a 30-minute VR session or a 30-minute classroom lecture. The main goal is to see which group scores higher on a knowledge test right after learning, and again 2-4 weeks later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PlayStation VR2-based virtual reality anatomy module
- What this could lead to
- If VR proves as good or better than lectures, it could offer a new, engaging way to teach anatomy to medical students.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early educational study, not a treatment trial. VR may cause side effects like dizziness or eye strain, and results may not apply to other subjects or schools.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Suat Gunsel University of Kyrenia Hospital
COMPLETEDKyrenia, Keryneia, 60000, Cyprus
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Dr. Suat Gunsel University of Kyrenia Hospital
RECRUITINGKyrenia, Cyprus
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