Can AI avatars teach cancer pain care better than a classroom?
NCT ID NCT07461974
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will compare two ways of teaching nursing students about cancer pain management: traditional classroom lectures and an e-learning course with AI-powered avatar lectures and gamified scenarios. About 100 nursing students will take part, and researchers will measure their knowledge, practical skills, motivation, and the cost of each teaching method. The goal is to find out which approach works better and is more cost-effective for schools.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that e-learning is as effective as or better than traditional teaching for cancer pain care, potentially saving schools money while improving student learning.
- What could go wrong
- This is an educational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other subjects or settings, and the e-learning method may not suit all students.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students who have access to the internet and a computer/mobile phone, * Students who have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, * Students who are taking the Internal Medicine Nursing course for the first time, * Students who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who are repeating the Internal Medicine Nursing course, * Students who have taken the Palliative Care and Nursing or Oncology Nursing courses, * Students who have been diagnosed with cancer themselves or have a relative diagnosed with cancer, * Students who were admitted to the nursing department through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) after graduating from an associate degree program in a health-related field, * Students who graduated from a Vocational Health High School, * Students who were admitted through the International Student Examination.
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