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VR handwashing lessons tested on preschoolers

NCT ID NCT07518082

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Arel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test whether using virtual reality (VR) to teach handwashing helps preschool children learn better than traditional methods. Sixty-six children aged 5-6 will be split into three groups: VR education, standard teaching, or no extra teaching. Researchers will measure their handwashing knowledge, skills, and emotional reactions before and two weeks after the lessons.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual Reality-Based Handwashing Education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that VR is a more engaging and effective way to teach young children proper handwashing, potentially reducing infections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 66 children in one location. Results may not apply broadly, and VR might not be better than traditional teaching.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5-6 years * Enrolled in a preschool institution * Able to understand and follow instructions in Turkish * No physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention * Willing to participate in the study * Written informed consent obtained from parents Exclusion Criteria: * Children aged below 5 or above 6 years * Children with neurological, visual, auditory, or balance disorders that may interfere with virtual reality use * Children with orthopedic or motor impairments affecting handwashing ability * Children who have previously used virtual reality devices * Children whose parents do not provide consent * Children who experience discomfort, fear, or adverse reactions during the intervention

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Conditions

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Health Education

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Hand hygiene Health education Infection prevention

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sehit Bilal Ozcan Primary School

    Istanbul, Beylikduzu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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