Virtual RealityNCT07048275
Exploring the Application of Virtual Reality in Enhancing Chest Percussion Techniques, Reducing Caregiver Stress, and Improving Teaching Effectiveness for Caregivers of Children With Pneumonia
A study testing Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program in people with Virtual Reality, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study intends to adopt a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design to explore the application of virtual reality in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia. The aim is to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers in performing this technique. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 17 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Virtual Reality
- What is being tested?
- Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 7 Feb 2025to 30 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Up to 17 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Primary caregivers of pediatric patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as requiring chest percussion as an adjunct therapy and are at least 18 years old
Who cannot join
- Severe communication barriers (inability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, blindness, or deafness) that prevent understanding of the simulator.
- Primary caregivers of pediatric patients with contraindications to chest percussion therapy, such as rib fractures, osteoporosis, tumors or skin graft sites, or pulmonary embolism.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
This study intends to adopt a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design to explore the application of virtual reality in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia. The aim is to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers in performing this technique. The study will analyze the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and reducing caregiver stress
Read the detailed description
This study explores the application of virtual reality (VR) in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia, aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers performing this technique. Chest percussion is a critical component of pulmonary physiotherapy, especially for pediatric patients with respiratory diseases requiring adjunctive chest therapy.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of VR technology in chest percussion training, including its underlying principles, clinical practice, and future development. By reviewing both domestic and international research, the study analyzes the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and alleviating caregiver stress.
Research Objective:
To explore the application of virtual reality in enhancing chest percussion techniques, reducing caregiver stress, and improving teaching effectiveness for caregivers of children with pneumonia.
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality
- Being tested
- Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching ProgramBehavioural
Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program | Experimental | Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program |
| Nurse-Led Chest Percussion Health Education Program | No intervention | Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pediatric Chest Physiotherapy Technique Assessment Form
An evaluation checklist consisting of nine items was developed in accordance with the nursing skills standards for pediatric chest physiotherapy
Measured: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Pediatric Chest Percussion Knowledge Assessment
includes ten items addressing percussion techniques and precautions, and evaluates caregivers' knowledge of the chest percussion process and safety considerations.
Measured: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Caregiver Stress Self-Assessment Scale
The scale consists of 14 items covering aspects such as physical and emotional impact, interpersonal relationships, and financial burden. A 4-point Likert scale is used, with each item scored from 0 to 3. The scoring criteria are as follows: "never" = 0 points, "rarely" = 1 point, "sometimes" = 2 points, and "often" = 3 points. Total scores range from 0 to 42, with scores of 0-13 indicating good adjustment, 14-25 indicating mild caregiver stress, and 26-42 indicating a high level of perceived caregiver stress.
Measured: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Respiratory Sounds of Pediatric Patients
A physician confirmed the presence of abnormal breath sounds in the pediatric patient through auscultation, including crackles (moist rales), rhonchi (dry rales), wheezing, and stridor.
Measured: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Learning Outcomes of Virtual Reality-Based Teaching Materials
The instrument includes 10 items, each rated on a 6-point Likert scale, with scores ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Measured: Fourth day after virtual reality intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2025
- Study start7 Feb 2025
- Primary completion30 Mar 2026
- Study completion30 Mar 2027 (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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- The assessment time points are set on the day of hospital admission or transfer (T1), and the fourth day after the teaching intervention (T2). Both the control group and the experimental group will be evaluated using the following questionnaires: Chest Percussion Skill Assessment, Chest Percussion Knowledge Test, Caregiver Stress Self-Assessment Scale, and Pediatric Respiratory Sounds. The experimental group will additionally undergo an evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center, National Taiwan University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07048275
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202411017RINC
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Patient privacy consideration
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring the Application of Virtual Reality in Enhancing Chest Percussion Techniques, Reducing Caregiver Stress, and Improving Teaching Effectiveness for Caregivers of Children With Pneumonia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07048275
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202411017RINC
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2025 (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.
This study intends to adopt a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design to explore the application of virtual reality in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia. The aim is to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers in performing this technique. The study will analyze the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and reducing caregiver stress
Detailed description
This study explores the application of virtual reality (VR) in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia, aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers performing this technique. Chest percussion is a critical component of pulmonary physiotherapy, especially for pediatric patients with respiratory diseases requiring adjunctive chest therapy.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of VR technology in chest percussion training, including its underlying principles, clinical practice, and future development. By reviewing both domestic and international research, the study analyzes the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and alleviating caregiver stress.
Research Objective:
To explore the application of virtual reality in enhancing chest percussion techniques, reducing caregiver stress, and improving teaching effectiveness for caregivers of children with pneumonia.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The assessment time points are set on the day of hospital admission or transfer (T1), and the fourth day after the teaching intervention (T2). Both the control group and the experimental group will be evaluated using the following questionnaires: Chest Percussion Skill Assessment, Chest Percussion Knowledge Test, Caregiver Stress Self-Assessment Scale, and Pediatric Respiratory Sounds. The experimental group will additionally undergo an evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching ProgramParticipants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention. |
| Nurse-Led Chest Percussion Health Education Program | No intervention | –Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Primary caregivers of pediatric patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as requiring chest percussion as an adjunct therapy and are at least 18 years old
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Severe communication barriers (inability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, blindness, or deafness) that prevent understanding of the simulator.
- Primary caregivers of pediatric patients with contraindications to chest percussion therapy, such as rib fractures, osteoporosis, tumors or skin graft sites, or pulmonary embolism.
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 Reality Chest Percussion Teaching ProgramParticipants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention. | Behavioural | Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program |
Primary outcome
Pediatric Chest Physiotherapy Technique Assessment Form
Time frame: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
An evaluation checklist consisting of nine items was developed in accordance with the nursing skills standards for pediatric chest physiotherapy
Pediatric Chest Percussion Knowledge Assessment
Time frame: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
includes ten items addressing percussion techniques and precautions, and evaluates caregivers' knowledge of the chest percussion process and safety considerations.
3 secondary outcomes
Caregiver Stress Self-Assessment Scale
Time frame: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Respiratory Sounds of Pediatric Patients
Time frame: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention
Learning Outcomes of Virtual Reality-Based Teaching Materials
Time frame: Fourth day after virtual reality intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Patient privacy consideration
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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.
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 Virtual Reality Chest Percussion Teaching Program in people with Virtual Reality, run by National Taiwan 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 1 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Pediatric Chest Physiotherapy Technique Assessment Form (time frame: Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention). The study lists 2 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 5 May 2026.