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VR + live surgery boosts med student skills in neurosurgery trial

NCT ID NCT07304570

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: West China Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a hybrid curriculum combining virtual reality (VR) simulations with live-streamed neurosurgical procedures could improve medical students' decision-making and interest in neurosurgery. 112 fourth-year students were randomly assigned to either the hybrid program or traditional online materials. The goal was to see if this remote approach could effectively train students when in-person clerkships are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance
VR simulation and live-streamed neurosurgical procedures
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could become a new standard for remote medical training, especially when in-person clerkships are disrupted.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed educational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other settings or students, and the long-term impact on actual patient care is unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

112 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Fourth-year medical students assigned to the neurosurgical clerkship rotation 2. Able to participate fully in remote learning (stable internet and VR-headset compatible computer) 3. Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Had already completed a prior neurosurgical elective 2. Lacked reliable internet access or hardware required for VR/live-streaming 3. Declined to consent or unable to complete the 4-week curriculum

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • West China Hospital

    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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