Acupuncture LearningNCT05943808
Teaching Acupuncture Points With Recorded VR Courses Versus Traditional Text
An observational study of Acupuncture Learning, run by China Medical University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
Compare the learning effectiveness of traditional book learning and VR pre-recorded courses as a reference for future development of VR teaching systems Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acupuncture Learning
- What is being tested?
- Book reading and VR pre-recorded video watching
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2022to 30 Jun 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 17 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Mainly bachelor degree students
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who have not previously been exposed to any courses related to Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture.
- Participants who have received an explanation of the research purpose and the entire experimental process, have consented to participate in the study, and have signed an informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who refuse to sign the informed consent form.
- The project leader and research advisors.
- Students who have a direct teaching relationship with the researchers.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, North District, 404
Sheng-Teng Huang, MD PhD, 886-4-22052121 ext. 4567, sheng.teng@yahoo.com
About this study
Compare the learning effectiveness of traditional book learning and VR pre-recorded courses as a reference for future development of VR teaching systems
Read the detailed description
Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture education primarily relies on two-dimensional textbooks as the main learning method. Although supplementary materials such as anatomy courses and acupoint anatomy books can partially compensate for the shortcomings of traditional textbooks in anatomical integration, these materials only provide predetermined anatomical views. They make it difficult for students to learn from arbitrary angles and anatomical levels. Therefore, the investigators are developing a Virtual Reality (VR) acupuncture bronze figure model and learning system in an attempt to enhance the depth of acupuncture point learning beyond traditional methods. In this research, the investigators will compare the learning outcomes of traditional book learning and VR pre-recorded courses.
- Conditions
- Acupuncture Learning
- Being tested
- Book reading, VR pre-recorded video watching
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Book readingOther
subjects are given an acupuncture textbook to read for 30 minutes
VR pre-recorded video watchingOther
subjects are given an pre-recorded VR video to watch for 30 minutes
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Book reading | Test subjects in this group are given a page range within a traditional acupuncture text book to study for 30 minutes. Receives: Other: Book reading | |
| VR pre-recorded video watching | Test subjects in this group are given a video which was pre-recorded with our Virtual reality system to study for 30 minutes. Receives: Other: VR pre-recorded video watching |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Test score change
Test subjects are first given a paper exam comprising of 40 questions. Exam time of 15 minutes. Subjects then study based on the assigned group. After 30 minutes of study. Subjects then take another paper exam (15 minutes).
Measured: within singe 1 hour session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jul 2023
- Study start1 Nov 2022
- Primary completion30 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jun 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Acupuncture LearningStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05943808
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CMUH111-REC3-186
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 19 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: There are currently no plans to share data.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Teaching Acupuncture Points With Recorded VR Courses Versus Traditional Text
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05943808
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CMUH111-REC3-186
- Conditions
- Acupuncture Learning
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- China Medical University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Jul 2023 (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.
Compare the learning effectiveness of traditional book learning and VR pre-recorded courses as a reference for future development of VR teaching systems
Detailed description
Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture education primarily relies on two-dimensional textbooks as the main learning method. Although supplementary materials such as anatomy courses and acupoint anatomy books can partially compensate for the shortcomings of traditional textbooks in anatomical integration, these materials only provide predetermined anatomical views. They make it difficult for students to learn from arbitrary angles and anatomical levels. Therefore, the investigators are developing a Virtual Reality (VR) acupuncture bronze figure model and learning system in an attempt to enhance the depth of acupuncture point learning beyond traditional methods. In this research, the investigators will compare the learning outcomes of traditional book learning and VR pre-recorded courses.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Book reading | – | Other: Book readingTest subjects in this group are given a page range within a traditional acupuncture text book to study for 30 minutes. |
| VR pre-recorded video watching | – | Other: VR pre-recorded video watchingTest subjects in this group are given a video which was pre-recorded with our Virtual reality system to study for 30 minutes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Mainly bachelor degree students
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who have not previously been exposed to any courses related to Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture.
- Participants who have received an explanation of the research purpose and the entire experimental process, have consented to participate in the study, and have signed an informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who refuse to sign the informed consent form.
- The project leader and research advisors.
- Students who have a direct teaching relationship with the researchers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book readingsubjects are given an acupuncture textbook to read for 30 minutes | Other | Book reading |
| VR pre-recorded video watchingsubjects are given an pre-recorded VR video to watch for 30 minutes | Other | VR pre-recorded video watching |
Primary outcome
Test score change
Time frame: within singe 1 hour session
Test subjects are first given a paper exam comprising of 40 questions. Exam time of 15 minutes. Subjects then study based on the assigned group. After 30 minutes of study. Subjects then take another paper exam (15 minutes).
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jul 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. There are currently no plans to share 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Acupuncture Learning, run by China Medical University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2023. 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 Taiwan. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Sheng-Teng Huang, PhD (+886422052121 ext. 4567, sheng.teng@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Test score change (time frame: within singe 1 hour session). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 19 Jul 2023.