Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training: Effects on Stress (NCT07147322) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training: Effects on Stress
Finland60 participantsStarted 2025-08-13
Plain-language summary
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 participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Stress and Workload Compared Between Two Basic Life Support Training Environments
Timeframe: During training session (approximately 2 hours, including pre/post questionnaires)