Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Handwashing Education on Knowledge, Skills, and Emotional Indicat… (NCT07518082) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Handwashing Education on Knowledge, Skills, and Emotional Indicators in Preschool Children
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2026-05-25
Plain-language summary
A randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of virtual reality-based handwashing education on handwashing knowledge, skills, and emotional indicators in preschool children aged 5-6 years. The study will be conducted in a kindergarten setting in Istanbul, Turkey, with a total of 66 children who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a virtual reality-based education group, a traditional handwashing education group, or a control group receiving no intervention. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form, a handwashing knowledge form, a handwashing skill assessment form, and the Children's Emotional Indicators Scale. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 2 weeks after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 5-6 years
* Enrolled in a preschool institution
* Able to understand and follow instructions in Turkish
* No physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in the intervention
* Willing to participate in the study
* Written informed consent obtained from parents
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children aged below 5 or above 6 years
* Children with neurological, visual, auditory, or balance disorders that may interfere with virtual reality use
* Children with orthopedic or motor impairments affecting handwashing ability
* Children who have previously used virtual reality devices
* Children whose parents do not provide consent
* Children who experience discomfort, fear, or adverse reactions during the intervention
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
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
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Handwashing Knowledge Level
Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks after the intervention