Nurse EducationCVCNCT07378384
The Effect of Virtual Simulation Games on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Skills, Confidence and Satisfaction in CVC Care
A study testing Virtual Simulation Game-Based Education and Standard Nursing Education in people with Nurse Education, run by Zeynep Kandemir özsoy at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation games on developing nursing students' knowledge, skills, confidence, and satisfaction levels regarding central venous catheter care and management. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Nurse Education
- What is being tested?
- Virtual Simulation Game-Based Education and Standard Nursing Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 78 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 19 Mar 2026to 1 Jun 2026
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Students enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course
- Must volunteer to participate in the research.
Who cannot join
- Having graduated from high school, college or university in a health-related field,
- Having taken the fundamentals of nursing course
- Having difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ankara University Kızılcahamam Vocational School of Health Services, Kızılcahamam/ANKARA
Ankara, Kizilcahamam, 06890
Zeynep Kandemir Özsoy, +90-533-381-3844, zozsoy@ankara.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Effect of Virtual Simulation Games on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Skills, Confidence and Satisfaction in CVC Care
This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation games on developing nursing students' knowledge, skills, confidence, and satisfaction levels regarding central venous catheter care and management. Nursing students will be included in the study, and participants will take part in a virtual simulation game-based training programme. Students' knowledge levels, clinical skills, confidence, and satisfaction with the training will be assessed before and after the training using valid measurement tools. The results obtained aim to reveal whether virtual simulation games are an effective and safe teaching method in nursing education. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods in nursing education.
Read the detailed description
This study is a planned randomised controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation game-based training on developing knowledge, clinical skills, confidence, and satisfaction levels regarding central venous catheter (CVC) care and management among nursing students. The study will be conducted with students enrolled in the university's nursing programme.
Participants will be included in a structured training programme using a virtual simulation game. The training content includes evidence-based practices in central venous catheter care, infection prevention approaches, and safe care steps. The virtual simulation game is designed to allow students to experience clinical decision-making, application sequence, and error awareness in a safe learning environment.
The data collection process in the study will be carried out in two stages: pre-training and post-training. Students' knowledge levels, clinical skills, self-confidence, and satisfaction with the training will be assessed using valid and reliable measurement tools. All assessments will be conducted to determine the effect of the intervention on learning outcomes.
It is anticipated that the findings from this study will provide evidence for the use of virtual simulation games as an effective teaching method in nursing education and contribute to enhancing student competence in central venous catheter care.
- Conditions
- Nurse Education
- Being tested
- Virtual Simulation Game-Based Education, Standard Nursing Education
- Keywords
- Virtual Simulation Game, Nursing education, central venous catheter care
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual Simulation Game-Based EducationOther
A structured virtual simulation game designed to teach evidence-based central venous catheter care management to nursing students, including interactive scenarios, clinical decision-making tasks, and immediate feedback.
Standard Nursing EducationOther
Classroom-based theoretical training on central venous catheter care management, routinely provided in the nursing curriculum.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| No Intervention | Active comparator | Participants in this group receive standard theoretical education on central venous catheter care management delivered through lectures and routine instructional materials as part of the nursing curriculum. No virtual simulation game is used in this group. Receives: Other: Standard Nursing Education |
| Virtual Simulation Game Group | Experimental | Participants in this group receive game-based virtual simulation training on central venous catheter care management. Receives: Other: Virtual Simulation Game-Based Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Central Venous Catheter Care Management Knowledge Level
The level of knowledge of nursing students regarding central venous catheter care management will be measured using a knowledge assessment test developed based on evidence-based guidelines and validated for validity and reliability. The measurement will be conducted comparatively before and after the training. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics will be presented as frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and as mean ± standard deviation or median (minimum-maximum) for continuous variables, as appropriate. Normality will be assessed using skewness and kurtosis values. Baseline comparability between the intervention and control groups will be evaluated using the chi-square test. Changes in knowledge, skill performance, self-confidence, and satisfaction scores before and after the intervention will be analyzed using mixed-design two-way ANOVA, with additional within- and between-group comparisons conducted using appropriate parametric or n
Measured: Before training (at the outset) and immediately after training is completed
Secondary outcomes (1)
Clinical Skill Level for Central Venous Catheter Care
The clinical skill level of nursing students regarding central venous catheter care will be assessed using a structured skills checklist. The assessment will be conducted during the post-training period.
Measured: Immediately after the training is completed
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jan 2026
- Study start19 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion25 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Nurse EducationStudies 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
- Participants are assigned to either a virtual simulation game-based education group or a comparison group receiving standard education, and outcomes are assessed in parallel.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zeynep Kandemir özsoy
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gazi University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Zeynep Kandemir özsoy, Ankara University
- Investigators
- Zeynep Kandemir Özsoy, Study director, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07378384
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IKCU-NURSING-VIRTUALSIM-CVC-20
- Acronym
- CVC
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data obtained in this study, with all identifying information removed, will be shared after the publication of the article, upon reasonable request and with the approval of the ethics committee, solely for the purpose of scientific research. Data sharing will take place following the signing of a data usage agreement and the evaluation of the relevant research proposal.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Virtual Simulation Games on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Skills, Confidence and Satisfaction in CVC Care
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07378384
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CVC / IKCU-NURSING-VIRTUALSIM-CVC-20
- Conditions
- Nurse Education
- Keywords
- Virtual Simulation Game, Nursing education, central venous catheter care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 78 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Zeynep Kandemir özsoyUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Gazi University
- Study start
- 19 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 25 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Jan 2026 (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 aims to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation games on developing nursing students' knowledge, skills, confidence, and satisfaction levels regarding central venous catheter care and management. Nursing students will be included in the study, and participants will take part in a virtual simulation game-based training programme. Students' knowledge levels, clinical skills, confidence, and satisfaction with the training will be assessed before and after the training using valid measurement tools. The results obtained aim to reveal whether virtual simulation games are an effective and safe teaching method in nursing education. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods in nursing education.
Detailed description
This study is a planned randomised controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation game-based training on developing knowledge, clinical skills, confidence, and satisfaction levels regarding central venous catheter (CVC) care and management among nursing students. The study will be conducted with students enrolled in the university's nursing programme.
Participants will be included in a structured training programme using a virtual simulation game. The training content includes evidence-based practices in central venous catheter care, infection prevention approaches, and safe care steps. The virtual simulation game is designed to allow students to experience clinical decision-making, application sequence, and error awareness in a safe learning environment.
The data collection process in the study will be carried out in two stages: pre-training and post-training. Students' knowledge levels, clinical skills, self-confidence, and satisfaction with the training will be assessed using valid and reliable measurement tools. All assessments will be conducted to determine the effect of the intervention on learning outcomes.
It is anticipated that the findings from this study will provide evidence for the use of virtual simulation games as an effective teaching method in nursing education and contribute to enhancing student competence in central venous catheter care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants are assigned to either a virtual simulation game-based education group or a comparison group receiving standard education, and outcomes are assessed in parallel.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| No Intervention | Active comparator | Other: Standard Nursing EducationParticipants in this group receive standard theoretical education on central venous catheter care management delivered through lectures and routine instructional materials as part of the nursing curriculum. No virtual simulation game is used in this group. |
| Virtual Simulation Game Group | Experimental | Other: Virtual Simulation Game-Based EducationParticipants in this group receive game-based virtual simulation training on central venous catheter care management. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Students enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course
- Must volunteer to participate in the research.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having graduated from high school, college or university in a health-related field,
- Having taken the fundamentals of nursing course
- Having difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish.
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 Simulation Game-Based EducationA structured virtual simulation game designed to teach evidence-based central venous catheter care management to nursing students, including interactive scenarios, clinical decision-making tasks, and immediate feedback. | Other | Virtual Simulation Game Group |
| Standard Nursing EducationClassroom-based theoretical training on central venous catheter care management, routinely provided in the nursing curriculum. | Other | No Intervention |
Primary outcome
Central Venous Catheter Care Management Knowledge Level
Time frame: Before training (at the outset) and immediately after training is completed
The level of knowledge of nursing students regarding central venous catheter care management will be measured using a knowledge assessment test developed based on evidence-based guidelines and validated for validity and reliability. The measurement will be conducted comparatively before and after the training. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics will be presented as frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and as mean ± standard deviation or median (minimum-maximum) for continuous variables, as appropriate. Normality will be assessed using skewness and kurtosis values. Baseline comparability between the intervention and control groups will be evaluated using the chi-square test. Changes in knowledge, skill performance, self-confidence, and satisfaction scores before and after the intervention will be analyzed using mixed-design two-way ANOVA, with additional within- and between-group comparisons conducted using appropriate parametric or n
1 secondary outcome
Clinical Skill Level for Central Venous Catheter Care
Time frame: Immediately after the training is completed
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 30 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data obtained in this study, with all identifying information removed, will be shared after the publication of the article, upon reasonable request and with the approval of the ethics committee, solely for the purpose of scientific research. Data sharing will take place following the signing of a data usage agreement and the evaluation of the relevant research proposal.
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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.
Zeynep Kandemir Özsoy study director
Ankara University
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 Simulation Game-Based Education and Standard Nursing Education in people with Nurse Education, run by Zeynep Kandemir özsoy at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jan 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Contact Zeynep Kandemir Özsoy (+90-533-381-3844, zozsoy@ankara.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Central Venous Catheter Care Management Knowledge Level (time frame: Before training (at the outset) and immediately after training is completed). 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 30 Jan 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.