Virtual RealityNCT06456398
Advancing Interactive Medical Education of Anatomy Via the Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing Platform
A study testing Virtual reality in people with Virtual Reality, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
Trial summary
The study aims to recruit 100 National Taiwan University 5th grade medical students who have completed a comprehensive basic anatomy course and are just entering surgical clinical rotations. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 28 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Virtual Reality
- What is being tested?
- Virtual reality
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2024to 1 Mar 2025
- 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 28 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Over 18 years old studying in the Department of Medicine at National Taiwan University
- Completed a full one-year anatomy lecture course and gross anatomy internship in the third year at the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University.
- Students who have not yet received a complete clinical internship in thoracic surgery.
- Recruit willing subject medical students during their internship in thoracic surgery
Who cannot join
- Cybersickness
- Person who is sensitive to light stimulation
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet.
About this study
The study aims to recruit 100 National Taiwan University 5th grade medical students who have completed a comprehensive basic anatomy course and are just entering surgical clinical rotations. Through a randomized controlled trial, educational training will be designed, and pre- and post-tests will be conducted to compare the effectiveness of learning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality, versus the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans." The study will assess the impact on learning outcomes, motivation, and learning experience in advanced anatomy education. We anticipate a well-structured learning model that bridges the gap between foundational and clinical medical courses.
Read the detailed description
Anatomy is an important component of medical education, especially during surgical clinical rotations. It is crucial for students to be able to correlate the knowledge from flat anatomical diagrams to medical images and actual three-dimensional structures. However, for students with limited experience, transforming unfamiliar anatomical structures from 2D to 3D can be challenging. In recent years, numerous studies have pointed out the significant benefits of using three-dimensional anatomical models in anatomy education. Furthermore, interactive educational tools have shown even greater advantages.
The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space created by the integration of the internet and the physical world. It offers substantial assistance in virtual reality and interactive learning. While repeatedly using physical 3D printing for different body parts can enhance the understanding of three-dimensional structures, it is costly and time-consuming. Thus, through the collaborative effort of National Taiwan University Hospital department of surgery and Graduate institute of networking and multimedia, National Taiwan University, the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" has been developed to allow medical students to use wearable devices for immersive learning of detailed, interactive anatomy in a virtual platform.
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality
- Being tested
- Virtual reality
- Keywords
- Metaverse, Medical education, Anatomy, Surgery
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual realityOther
Through a randomized controlled trial, educational training will be designed, and pre- and post-tests will be conducted to compare the effectiveness of learning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality, versus the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans."
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 2D (traditional method) | No intervention | Learning advanced anatomy using the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans. |
| 3D (Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System) | Experimental | Learning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality. Receives: Other: Virtual reality |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Questionnaire of Learning self-efficacy assessment
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Measured: 1 year
Questionnaire of Motivated Strategies for Learning (MSLQ)
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Measured: 1 year
Questionnaire of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Measured: 1 year
Pre- and post-test learning tests
The results of tests will not affect academic performance.
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jun 2024
- Study start1 Aug 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Virtual RealityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Taiwan University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Xu-Heng Chiang, MD, Principal investigator, National Taiwan University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06456398
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202402100RINE
- Status last verified
- May 2024
- First submitted
- 28 May 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Advancing Interactive Medical Education of Anatomy Via the Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing Platform
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06456398
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202402100RINE
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality
- Keywords
- Metaverse, Medical education, Anatomy, Surgery
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Jun 2024 (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.
The study aims to recruit 100 National Taiwan University 5th grade medical students who have completed a comprehensive basic anatomy course and are just entering surgical clinical rotations. Through a randomized controlled trial, educational training will be designed, and pre- and post-tests will be conducted to compare the effectiveness of learning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality, versus the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans." The study will assess the impact on learning outcomes, motivation, and learning experience in advanced anatomy education. We anticipate a well-structured learning model that bridges the gap between foundational and clinical medical courses.
Detailed description
Anatomy is an important component of medical education, especially during surgical clinical rotations. It is crucial for students to be able to correlate the knowledge from flat anatomical diagrams to medical images and actual three-dimensional structures. However, for students with limited experience, transforming unfamiliar anatomical structures from 2D to 3D can be challenging. In recent years, numerous studies have pointed out the significant benefits of using three-dimensional anatomical models in anatomy education. Furthermore, interactive educational tools have shown even greater advantages.
The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space created by the integration of the internet and the physical world. It offers substantial assistance in virtual reality and interactive learning. While repeatedly using physical 3D printing for different body parts can enhance the understanding of three-dimensional structures, it is costly and time-consuming. Thus, through the collaborative effort of National Taiwan University Hospital department of surgery and Graduate institute of networking and multimedia, National Taiwan University, the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" has been developed to allow medical students to use wearable devices for immersive learning of detailed, interactive anatomy in a virtual platform.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 2D (traditional method) | No intervention | –Learning advanced anatomy using the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans. |
| 3D (Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System) | Experimental | Other: Virtual realityLearning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 28 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Over 18 years old studying in the Department of Medicine at National Taiwan University
- Completed a full one-year anatomy lecture course and gross anatomy internship in the third year at the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University.
- Students who have not yet received a complete clinical internship in thoracic surgery.
- Recruit willing subject medical students during their internship in thoracic surgery
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Cybersickness
- Person who is sensitive to light stimulation
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual realityThrough a randomized controlled trial, educational training will be designed, and pre- and post-tests will be conducted to compare the effectiveness of learning advanced anatomy using the "Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System" in virtual reality, versus the traditional method of "using flat diagrams to correlate with computed tomography scans." | Other | 3D (Metaverse Virtual 3D Printing System) |
Primary outcome
Questionnaire of Learning self-efficacy assessment
Time frame: 1 year
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Questionnaire of Motivated Strategies for Learning (MSLQ)
Time frame: 1 year
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Questionnaire of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Time frame: 1 year
The results of questionnaires do not collect personal information. The values of the questionnaire scale do not indicate good or bad results.
Pre- and post-test learning tests
Time frame: 1 year
The results of tests will not affect academic performance.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jul 2024.
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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.
Xu-Heng Chiang, MD principal investigator
National Taiwan University Hospital
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Virtual reality in people with Virtual Reality, run by National Taiwan University Hospital.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 15 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Xu-Heng Chiang, MD (+886-972655136, lycansblueray@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Questionnaire of Learning self-efficacy assessment (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 15 Jul 2024.