Immersive Mixed Reality Simulation to Evoke Empathy

Last updated: January 31, 2025
Sponsor: Stanford University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Mixed Reality (MR)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06351397
75021
  • Ages 18-99
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This is a quantifiable study evaluating the ability of a mixed reality (MR), immersive simulation experience to evoke empathy in anesthesiology trainees. Quantitative methodologies will be employed using standardized questionnaires including the The Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy for Health Professions Students, (HP-version). Trainees will assess their preliminary, baseline empathy using the Jefferson Scale and after the simulation and debrief, will reassess empathy scores, once again using the Jefferson Scale. A satisfaction survey to assess simulated patient embodiment as a valuable exercise and contributor to empathy education curriculum.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Trainees or personnel working and/or volunteering at Lucile Packard Children'sHospital Stanford / Stanford Health Care facilities

  • 18 years and older

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • a history of severe motion sickness

  • currently have nausea

  • have a history of seizures

  • are uncomfortable wearing a ~7 pound weighted vest.

Study Design

Total Participants: 250
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Mixed Reality (MR)
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 24, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
January 14, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    Palo Alto, California 94303
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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