Evaluation of virtual reality as a learning environment for Civil Protection (VRprotect): a randomised controlled trial

Evaluation of virtual reality as a learning environment for Civil Protection (VRprotect): a randomised controlled trial - VRprotect

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00016763

Enrollment

Registered

2019-02-20

Start date

2019-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Knowledge and competence in dealing with house fires

Interventions

Group 1: Virtual Reality Education: active navigation through a virtual flat, confrontation with fire hazards (e.g., stove, microwave), and interactive possibilities to deal with the fire (use a fire

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: German-speaking

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Currently in psychotherapeutic or psychiatric treatment; high motion sickness susceptibility

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Fire safety knowledge and self-efficacy in dealing with house fires	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
User Experience (attractiveness, efficiency, perspicuity, stimulation, dependability), technology acceptance, attitudes towards domestic hazards, emergency knowledge and emergency preparedness, heart rate, skin conductance level, adequacy of virtual behaviour	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSamuel Tomczyk

Universität GreifswaldInstitut für PsychologieLehrstuhl Gesundheit und Prävention

samuel.tomczyk@uni-greifswald.de03834 420 3806

Outcome results

None listed

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