U.S., April 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07542834) titled 'Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training' on April 14.
Brief Summary: As the U.S. population ages, future physicians must be prepared to care for older adults with multiple health conditions and complex needs. This study will test whether cinematic virtual reality (VR)-an immersive, interactive learning tool-is more effective than traditional lectures in helping medical students learn about geriatric care. Students who complete the VR training will experience realistic patient scenarios that show what can go wrong in medical care and learn how to apply osteopathic principles to improve outcomes. Researchers will compare st...