Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training: Effects on Stress
Recruiting · NCT07147322 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Oulu University Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Medical education, basic life support training
What this trial is about
This medical education study investigates stress levels among undergraduate medical students during basic life support (BLS) training. It compares traditional face-to-face teaching session with virtual reality (VR) training simulating a resuscitation scenario in a public place. We will measure heart rate, heart rate variability, and self-reported stress to assess acute stress responses. The study also examines physical sensations related to VR, the realism of the virtual environment, and the suitability of VR for BLS training.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 30 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Volunteers (18-30 years old) will be recruited from first- and second-year medical students
- Participants must be healthy young individuals with no known heart disease, normal physical performance capacity, and no current physical limitations that would affect the ability to perform chest compressions.
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnant individuals will not be included
- Individuals with previous healthcare experience will not be included.
- Participants must not have received basic life support training within the past six months.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Knoppi - Clinical Skills Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu - Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland