Actively Recruiting
Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training
Led by Ohio University · Updated on 2026-04-21
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
63 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
As the U.S. population ages, future physicians must be prepared to care for older adults with multiple health conditions and complex needs. This study will test whether cinematic virtual reality (VR)-an immersive, interactive learning tool-is more effective than traditional lectures in helping medical students learn about geriatric care. Students who complete the VR training will experience realistic patient scenarios that show what can go wrong in medical care and learn how to apply osteopathic principles to improve outcomes. Researchers will compare students' performance on a clinical skills assessment and explore their experiences with the VR training. The goal is to determine whether cinematic virtual reality can better prepare students for residency and improve their ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care for older adults.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Able to read and speak English
- Age 18 years and older
- Medical student enrolled at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for the 2025-2026 academic year
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to read and speak English
- Age 17 years or younger
- Not a medical student enrolled at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for the 2025-2026 academic year
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States, 45701
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Elizabeth A Beverly, PhD
CONTACT
J
Jennifer Gwilym, DO
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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