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Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training
Enhancing Osteopathic Medical Education Through Cinematic Virtual Reality
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: able to read and speak English, are age 18 years and older, and are a medical student enrolled at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year. \- Exclusion Criteria: unable to read and speak English, 17 years or younger, and are not a medical student enrolled at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year. \-
About the study
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 students' performance on a clinical skills assessment and explore their experiences with the VR training. The goal is to determine whether cinematic virtual reality can better prepare students for residency and improve their ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care for older adults.
What is being tested
- Cinematic Virtual Reality Training (behavioral)
- Traditional Didactic Lecture (behavioral)
Sponsor: Ohio University · Participants: 100 · Started: Apr 15, 2026
Contact the study team
- Elizabeth A Beverly, PhD · Phone: 740-593-2524
- Jennifer Gwilym, DO · Phone: 740-597-3056
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07542834
Locations in the U.S.
| Ohio | Ohio University, Athens |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.