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Virtual Reality-Enhanced Parent Education and Its Effect on Neonatal Intensive Care Practices: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Jouf University · Updated on 2026-02-18
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the use of virtual reality (VR) to enhance parent education in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). This pilot randomized trial aims to compare VR-enhanced education with standard NICU parent education to see if immersive VR training improves parents' knowledge, confidence, and caregiving skills. The study also examines the safety and acceptability of VR use among parents of hospitalized neonates. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives VR-enhanced parent education involving immersive NICU orientation and caregiving simulation sessions delivered via a VR headset, followed by structured debriefing. The other group receives routine NICU parent education through verbal instructions and printed materials as per standard practice. These interventions are delivered during the hospital stay in the NICU. Parents will complete assessments of their caregiving knowledge and skills, and observations of caregiving practices will be conducted by trained observers unaware of group assignments. The study also monitors VR tolerability and user experience. The primary outcome, parental NICU caregiving practices, will be evaluated within 24 to 48 hours after completing the education intervention. The trial's results will help determine feasibility and inform future larger studies aimed at improving family-centered care in NICU settings.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Virtual Reality-Enhanced Parent Education in Neonatal Intensive Care
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Parent or legal guardian of a neonate admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within 72 hours of admission
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to read and understand the study language (Arabic)
- Willing to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Parent with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, vestibular disorder, or any medical condition that contraindicates virtual reality exposure
- Parent of a neonate expected to be discharged or transferred within 48 hours
- Parent unable to complete study procedures or assessments
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Within 72 hours of neonate admission
Participants receive either virtual reality-enhanced parent education including immersive NICU orientation and caregiving simulation sessions with structured debriefing, or routine NICU parent education through verbal instructions and printed materials.
1 education session visit
Duration - 24 to 48 hours post-education
Participants’ caregiving practices are observed and assessed within 24-48 hours after completing the parent education intervention to evaluate effectiveness and VR tolerability.
1 observation visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Suez Canal University Hospital
Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt., Egypt, 41522
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Research Team
N
Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Assoc.Prof.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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