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Comparing Virtual Reality and Traditional Teaching Methods for Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block Training in Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Study

Comparing Virtual Reality and Traditional Teaching Methods for Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block Training in Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500095341
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-06
Start date
2025-01-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None

Interventions

VR-Based Teaching Group:A virtual reality program will simulate the application of SZMN blocks in pediatric patients. The program will provide an immersive experience, including 3D anatomy of the pter
Station-Based Teaching Group:Students will attend a station-based learning session focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of SZMN blocks. The station will feature a skull model and accompan

Sponsors

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 22 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Academic Level: Undergraduate clinical medicine students in their 2nd or 3rd year (pre-clinical level). 2.Availability: Students who are available to complete the training and assessments within the specified timeline of the study. 3.Willingness: Students who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent. 4.Baseline Knowledge Assessment: Students willing to complete the prior knowledge questionnaire on regional anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Incomplete Participation: Students who are unable to attend all sessions or complete the assessments. 2.Health Issues: Students with health conditions (e.g., severe motion sickness or visual impairments) that might prevent them from fully engaging with the VR-based teaching method.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Teaching effectiveness;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Student‘s Satisfaction;Execution status;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTsui Chi-Ho Ban

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, School of Medicine

bantsui@cuhk.edu.cn+86 755 2351 6175

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026