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CompletedNCT07802873Updated Sep 3, 2026

Immersive Virtual Reality Versus Manikin-Based Simulation for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

An interventional study of Immersive Virtual Reality CPR Training and Manikin-Based Simulation in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, sponsored by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Completed at 1 site in Iran. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-03.

Sponsored by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
129
Allocation
Randomized
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study compared two methods for teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to undergraduate medical students: immersive virtual reality and manikin-based simulation. A total of 129 medical students participated in the study and were assigned to either the immersive virtual reality group or the manikin-based simulation group. The study evaluated students' knowledge and practical CPR skills after the training and assessed their satisfaction with the learning method. The study examined whether immersive virtual reality provided an effective alternative to manikin-based simulation for CPR education.

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Conditions studied

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

Keywords

  • Immersive Virtual Reality
  • Manikin-Based Simulation
  • Medical Students
  • CPR Education
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Child (0–17), Adult (18–64), Older adult (65+)
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Undergraduate medical students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences enrolled in terms 1 through 5 who were eligible to participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.

Exclusion Criteria:Participants who did not complete the assigned CPR training intervention or the required outcome assessments.

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
129 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Immersive Virtual Reality

    Participants received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training using immersive virtual reality.

    Behavioral: Immersive Virtual Reality CPR Training

  • Active comparator
    Manikin-Based Simulation

    Participants received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training using manikin-based simulation.

    Behavioral: Manikin-Based Simulation

Interventions

  • BehavioralImmersive Virtual Reality CPR Training

    Participants received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training using immersive virtual reality. The intervention was designed to provide CPR education and practice in an immersive virtual environment.

  • BehavioralManikin-Based Simulation

    Participants received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training using a manikin-based simulation. The intervention was designed to provide CPR education and hands-on practice using a conventional simulation manikin.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Learner Satisfaction with CPR Training

    Learner satisfaction with the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training intervention, assessed using a 20-item satisfaction questionnaire with a total score ranging from 20 to 100.

    Time frame: Immediately after the training intervention

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Study locations

1 site
  • Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
    Shiraz, Fars, Iran
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07802873
Lead sponsor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Responsible party
Nahid Zarifsanaiey (Professor of e-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences) — Principal investigator
First posted
Sep 3, 2026
Start date
Oct 12, 2025
Primary completion
Nov 21, 2025
Completion
Nov 21, 2025
Last update
Sep 3, 2026

Study contacts

Somaye Nickhah, MSc Student
principal investigator · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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