Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality-Enhanced Parent Education in Neonatal Intensive Care
Led by Jouf University · Updated on 2026-02-18
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized pilot clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality (VR)-enhanced parent education in improving neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) caregiving practices among parents of hospitalized neonates. The study will also examine the safety and tolerability of VR use among parents. Researchers will compare VR-enhanced education with standard NICU parent education to determine whether immersive VR training improves parents' knowledge, confidence, and ability to perform caregiving tasks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either VR-enhanced education or standard education. Participants receiving VR education will engage in short immersive sessions demonstrating NICU orientation and caregiving procedures. All participants will complete assessments and observations related to caregiving practices and VR tolerability throughout the study period.
CONDITIONS
Official 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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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Suez Canal University Hospital
Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt., Egypt, 41522
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
N
Nadia B. Elsharkawy, Assoc.Prof.
CONTACT
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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