VR Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training in Nursing Students (NCT07674108) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training in Nursing Students
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-09-21
Plain-language summary
Implanted port catheter care is a critical clinical skill in oncology nursing, requiring accurate knowledge, aseptic technique, safe procedural practice, and early recognition of potential complications. This parallel group randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training in undergraduate nursing students. Eligible second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. All students will receive a two-hour traditional implanted port catheter training session in the classroom setting. In addition to traditional training, students in the intervention group will receive virtual reality simulation-based training consisting of two scenarios: safe implanted port catheter access and extravasation/complication management. The control group will receive only traditional training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Being an undergraduate nursing student
* Having completed the Internal Medicine Nursing course
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
* Providing written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having any communication barrier that may prevent participation in the study or completion of the study forms
* Having neck pain or neck injury severe enough to prevent head movement
* Having a visual problem that prevents safe use of the virtual reality application
* Experiencing severe nausea or dizziness during the virtual reality application
* Having a diagnosed history of epilepsy
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in Implanted Port Catheter Knowledge Assessment Checklist Score
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention
2
Change in Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale Score
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention
3
Change in Instructional Materials Motivation Survey Score
Timeframe: Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention