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VR relaxation cuts Pre-Exam jitters in nursing students

NCT ID NCT07574203

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Bisha Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session could help nursing students feel less stressed right before a big exam. Fifty students chose a calming VR scene—like a beach or space—and rated their stress before and after. The goal was to see if this quick, drug-free break could ease test anxiety.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality relaxation session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress before exams for students.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all students or settings. Stress reduction may be temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Critical Care Nursing course at the University of Bisha. * Both male and female students aged 20 and above. * Scheduled to take the final practical exam during the study period. * Able and willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe motion sickness, vertigo, or epilepsy triggered by visual stimuli. * Current diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, major depressive disorder) that could interfere with participation. * Visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments that prevent effective use of VR equipment.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Anxiety and fear Education nursing Relaxation therapy Stress (psychology) Student nursing Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Bisha

    Riyadh, 61922, Saudi Arabia

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