VR boosts skill retention in physio training, study finds
NCT ID NCT07270107
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset to teach the Bobath concept—a method for helping people with brain or nerve conditions move better—works as well as in-person teaching. Twenty third-year physiotherapy students were split into two groups: one learned through VR, the other through traditional face-to-face instruction. Both groups scored similarly on tests right after training, but the VR group remembered and performed the practical skills better two weeks later. This suggests VR could be a useful tool for teaching hands-on rehabilitation techniques.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Third-year undergraduate physiotherapy students. * First-time enrollment in the Neurophysiological Approaches II course. * No prior training or formal exposure to the Bobath concept. * System Usability Scale (SUS) score classified as A+ (96-100 percentile). -Ability to participate in VR or face-to-face instruction as assigned.- Voluntary participation with provision of written informed consent.- Exclusion Criteria: * History of medical conditions contraindicating VR use (e.g., vestibular disorders, migraine, epilepsy). * Prior experience, certification, or coursework related to the Bobath concept. * Failure to provide informed consent. * Any condition that may limit safe participation in the educational session or assessments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli Health and Technology University
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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