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VR training could match High-Tech mannequins for emergency drills
NCT ID NCT07584863
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can train new doctors as well as high-fidelity mannequins for handling emergencies like severe allergic reactions and low oxygen levels. 124 medical interns will be randomly assigned to either VR or mannequin training, then tested on their performance. The goal is to see if VR is a viable, more flexible alternative for emergency education.
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 (VR) simulation training
- What this could lead to
- If VR training proves as effective as high-fidelity simulation, it could offer a more accessible and cost-effective way to train doctors in emergency skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is an educational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not translate to real-world patient outcomes, and VR may not fully replace hands-on training.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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About 124 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria * Medical interns enrolled in the 2026 internship program at Seoul National University Hospital * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria * Did not complete pre-training survey * Declined participation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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