Nursing EducationNCT07012187
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality in Subcutaneous Injection Education on the Knowledge and Skills of Nursing Students
A study testing They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). in people with Nursing Education and Nursing Education Research, run by Baskent University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether virtual reality (VR)-based education improves nursing students' knowledge and skill levels related to subcutaneous injection. The study will include first-year nursing students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nursing Education, Nursing Education Research, Virtual Goggles
- What is being tested?
- They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Mar 2025to 15 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a first year student in a nursing undergraduate program.
- Having a health condition and cognitive capacity suitable for using virtual reality technology.
- Having accepted to participate in the study voluntarily.
Who cannot join
- To give up participating in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Using Virtual Reality in Subcutaneous Injection Education on the Knowledge and Skills of Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether virtual reality (VR)-based education improves nursing students' knowledge and skill levels related to subcutaneous injection. The study will include first-year nursing students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the use of virtual reality technology increase knowledge about subcutaneous injection compared to traditional education?
Read more
Does virtual reality training enhance practical skill performance in subcutaneous injection?
Researchers will compare a VR-based education group (Intervention Group) with a traditional education group (Control Group) to see if VR education leads to greater improvements in knowledge and skill acquisition.
Participants will:
Complete a knowledge test, a skill test, and a demographic data form before and after the training.
In the Intervention Group, watch a video on subcutaneous injection using VR glasses.
In the Control Group, receive standard education using traditional teaching methods.
Undergo knowledge and skill assessment following the educational interventions.
- Being tested
- They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).
- Keywords
- nursing education, virtual reality, virtual goggles, nursing skill
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).Other
Students will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality- Intervention Group | Experimental | Students will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). Receives: Other: They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). |
| Traditional teaching method-control group | No intervention | Students will be trained to perform subcutaneous injections using the traditional teaching method. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge level about subcutaneous injection
An information form containing 20 multiple choice questions will be used to measure the level of knowledge about subcutaneous injection. A maximum of 100 points can be obtained from this test forum.
Measured: Before watching videos with virtual reality glasses and 3 weeks after watching videos with virtual reality glasses.
skill performance level about subcutaneous injection
A skill checklist will be used to measure the skill level in subcutaneous injection application. This checklist consists of 25 steps.
Measured: Before watching videos with virtual reality glasses and 3 weeks after watching videos with virtual reality glasses.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jun 2025
- Study start20 Mar 2025
- Primary completion15 May 2025
- Study completion15 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Nursing EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study includes experimental and control groups.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Baskent University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, BETUL SAHIN KILINC, Baskent University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07012187
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 17162298600-229
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 6 May 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: I attach importance to the confidentiality of personal data.
Publications
Choi J, Thompson CE, Choi J, Waddill CB, Choi S. Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality in Nursing Education: Systematic Review. Nurse Educ. 2022 May-Jun 01;47(3):E57-E61. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001117. Epub 2021 Oct 12.
PubMed 34657101
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Using Virtual Reality in Subcutaneous Injection Education on the Knowledge and Skills of Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07012187
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 17162298600-229
- Keywords
- nursing education, virtual reality, virtual goggles, nursing skill
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Baskent UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether virtual reality (VR)-based education improves nursing students' knowledge and skill levels related to subcutaneous injection. The study will include first-year nursing students. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the use of virtual reality technology increase knowledge about subcutaneous injection compared to traditional education?
Does virtual reality training enhance practical skill performance in subcutaneous injection?
Researchers will compare a VR-based education group (Intervention Group) with a traditional education group (Control Group) to see if VR education leads to greater improvements in knowledge and skill acquisition.
Participants will:
Complete a knowledge test, a skill test, and a demographic data form before and after the training.
In the Intervention Group, watch a video on subcutaneous injection using VR glasses.
In the Control Group, receive standard education using traditional teaching methods.
Undergo knowledge and skill assessment following the educational interventions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study includes experimental and control groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality- Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).Students will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). |
| Traditional teaching method-control group | No intervention | –Students will be trained to perform subcutaneous injections using the traditional teaching method. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being a first year student in a nursing undergraduate program.
- Having a health condition and cognitive capacity suitable for using virtual reality technology.
- Having accepted to participate in the study voluntarily.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- To give up participating in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses).Students will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). | Other | Virtual Reality- Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Knowledge level about subcutaneous injection
Time frame: Before watching videos with virtual reality glasses and 3 weeks after watching videos with virtual reality glasses.
An information form containing 20 multiple choice questions will be used to measure the level of knowledge about subcutaneous injection. A maximum of 100 points can be obtained from this test forum.
skill performance level about subcutaneous injection
Time frame: Before watching videos with virtual reality glasses and 3 weeks after watching videos with virtual reality glasses.
A skill checklist will be used to measure the skill level in subcutaneous injection application. This checklist consists of 25 steps.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Dec 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 34657101Choi J, Thompson CE, Choi J, Waddill CB, Choi S. Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality in Nursing Education: Systematic Review. Nurse Educ. 2022 May-Jun 01;47(3):E57-E61. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001117. Epub 2021 Oct 12.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. I attach importance to the confidentiality of personal data.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing They will watch a video on subcutaneous injection application using virtual reality technology (virtual reality glasses). in people with Nursing Education and Nursing Education Research, run by Baskent University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge level about subcutaneous injection (time frame: Before watching videos with virtual reality glasses and 3 weeks after watching videos with virtual reality glasses.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07012187, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Dec 2025.