CompletedNot Applicable

Mental Rotation, 3D Perception, and Practical Skill Development in Physiotherapy Students

Turkey (Türkiye)118 participantsStarted 2020-09-01

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the role of mental rotation and 3D perception abilities in shaping the practical skill performance of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. By exploring the relationship between spatial cognitive abilities and hands-on competencies, the research aims to provide insights that may improve educational strategies and clinical training outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent * Normal or corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting upper-limb function or spatial cognition * Severe visual impairments that cannot be corrected * History of epilepsy, severe motion sickness, or vestibular disorders * Participation in other spatial-cognition or VR-based training programs within the last 6 months * Use of medications affecting cognitive function or balance

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Timeframe: Baseline, eight weeks and 48 months

Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT-R)

Timeframe: Baseline, eight weeks and 48 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07241026

SponsorAbant Izzet Baysal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-30

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