No Disease or Condition is Being StudiedNCT06113406
Evaluation of Virtual Reality in Hazmat Training
A study testing Classroom Training and Virtual Reality Training in people with No Disease or Condition is Being Studied and Evaluating a Brief Intervention, run by MetaMedia Training International, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Type of study: Two-group comparison. Main question it aims to answer: Does the use of virtual reality emergency scenarios provide a practical and effective tool to supplement traditional instructor-led training for first responder trainees? A. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Evaluating a Brief Intervention, Does Virtual Reality Aid in Hazmat Training
- What is being tested?
- Classroom Training and Virtual Reality Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 31 May 2023to 15 Jun 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- currently enrolled in a hazmat training course
Who cannot join
- under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
MetaMedia Training International
Frederick, Maryland, 21704
About this study
Type of study: Two-group comparison.
Main question it aims to answer:
Does the use of virtual reality emergency scenarios provide a practical and effective tool to supplement traditional instructor-led training for first responder trainees?
- For the traditional hazmat response training group; Traditional training will be held in the classroom environment for 45 minutes in the form of a lecture, then the training session will be terminated.
- For VR hazmat response training group; After the traditional classroom session has ended, the participants will complete the additional VR training scenario, online content, and question-answer session. Once completed the session will be closed.
- Conditions
- No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Evaluating a Brief Intervention, Does Virtual Reality Aid in Hazmat Training
- Being tested
- Classroom Training, Virtual Reality Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Classroom TrainingBehavioural
Active Comparator
Virtual Reality TrainingBehavioural
Experimental
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Training | Active comparator | The active control group is given traditional hazmat response training which is already part of their curriculum. For the traditional training group the session is given in the classroom for 45 minutes and the training session is ended. Receives: Behavioral: Classroom Training |
| Virtual Reality Training | Experimental | After the traditional training has ended, the experimental group will receive the additional VR scenario, online educational content and question and answer session. For the VR training group, the participant is asked to perform the analyze, plan, implement, and evaluation steps individually. After the training is completed the session is closed. Receives: Behavioral: Virtual Reality Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Keywords identified on questionnaire
Participants will receive a score of zero to ten based on the number of keywords they identified. Each correct key word identified is worth 1 point. Minimum 0, maximum 10 points can be scored. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Measured: day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Nov 2023
- Study start31 May 2023
- Primary completion31 May 2023
- Study completion15 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for No Disease or Condition is Being StudiedStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- An experimental and a pretest-posttest control group design method were applied in this regard.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- MetaMedia Training International, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06113406
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R43ES034218
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Virtual Reality in Hazmat Training
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06113406
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R43ES034218
- Conditions
- No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Evaluating a Brief Intervention, Does Virtual Reality Aid in Hazmat Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- MetaMedia Training International, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 31 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Nov 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.
Type of study: Two-group comparison.
Main question it aims to answer:
Does the use of virtual reality emergency scenarios provide a practical and effective tool to supplement traditional instructor-led training for first responder trainees?
- For the traditional hazmat response training group; Traditional training will be held in the classroom environment for 45 minutes in the form of a lecture, then the training session will be terminated.
- For VR hazmat response training group; After the traditional classroom session has ended, the participants will complete the additional VR training scenario, online content, and question-answer session. Once completed the session will be closed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- An experimental and a pretest-posttest control group design method were applied in this regard.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Classroom TrainingThe active control group is given traditional hazmat response training which is already part of their curriculum. For the traditional training group the session is given in the classroom for 45 minutes and the training session is ended. |
| Virtual Reality Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Virtual Reality TrainingAfter the traditional training has ended, the experimental group will receive the additional VR scenario, online educational content and question and answer session. For the VR training group, the participant is asked to perform the analyze, plan, implement, and evaluation steps individually. After the training is completed the session is closed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- currently enrolled in a hazmat training course
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom TrainingActive Comparator | Behavioural | Classroom Training |
| Virtual Reality TrainingExperimental | Behavioural | Virtual Reality Training |
Primary outcome
Keywords identified on questionnaire
Time frame: day 1
Participants will receive a score of zero to ten based on the number of keywords they identified. Each correct key word identified is worth 1 point. Minimum 0, maximum 10 points can be scored. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Nov 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Classroom Training and Virtual Reality Training in people with No Disease or Condition is Being Studied and Evaluating a Brief Intervention, run by MetaMedia Training International, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Nov 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 United States. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Keywords identified on questionnaire (time frame: day 1). 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 2 Nov 2023.