Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) Geriatric Syndromes Disability Hearing Disability Physical Urinary Tract Infection(UTI) Delirium Confusional State
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ohio University · Other
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About This Trial
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 realis…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: able to read and speak English, are age 18 years and older, and are a medical student enrolled at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year. \- Exclusion Criteria: unable to read and speak English, 17 years or younger, …
Contacts

Elizabeth A Beverly, PhD

740-593-2524

beverle1@ohio.edu

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Jennifer Gwilym, DO

740-597-3056

gwilymj2@ohio.edu

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