VR training could help kids avoid pedestrian accidents
NCT ID NCT03960047
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two training programs to help 7-8 year old children cross streets more safely. One group used virtual reality, another practiced on real streets, and a third group had no training. Researchers measured how often children chose safe crossing spots and gaps between cars. The goal is to find an effective, practical way to reduce pedestrian injuries in kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality training and streetside training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training could become a widely used, low-cost method to teach children safe street-crossing skills and reduce pedestrian injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 98 children. Results may not apply to all kids or real-world settings, and the training may not prevent all accidents.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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98 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2019
- Finished
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Oct 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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7 to 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * History of pedestrian injury
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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