VR vs. books: which teaches anatomy better?
NCT ID NCT07361913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares virtual reality (VR) training to standard teaching for novice anaesthetists learning anatomy. 102 resident anaesthetists will try both methods and take a test to see which helps them learn better. The goal is to find out if VR is a good alternative to traditional teaching.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 102 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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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
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Inclusion Criteria: * Anaesthetists that are residents in a recognised Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) training program * Anaesthetic training grades (Stage 1 - 3). Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairment (this does not include wearing glasses/contact lenses) * History of severe diseases affecting physical motion or balance * History of any drugs that may affect physical motion or balance within 12 hours of the intervention * Pregnancy * Individuals who had consumed alcohol within 24 h of the intervention. * Resident doctors not in a recognised RCOA training program e.g. Staff grade anaesthetists
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