Virtual reality versus traditional simulation training for newborn resuscitation in resource-limited settings

Comparison of Virtual Reality-based and traditional mannequin-based simulation training for neonatal resuscitation in resource-limited settings: A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN40416591

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-02

Start date

2026-06-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-15

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Conditions

Improvement of neonatal resuscitation skills and knowledge in healthcare workers Neonatal Diseases

Interventions

Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to one of two study arms after completion of baseline assessments. Intervention arm (Virtual Reality training): Participants will receive immersive virt

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Midwives, nurses, doctors and medical assistants directly involved in deliveries and newborn care

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unwilling to give informed consent 2. Change of workplace before endline or unable to participate in the study until endline 3. Previously attended any formal training with VR 4. Not fully proficient in Bengali or English

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactHanna Rahimi

hanna.rahimi@regionh.dk+45 52441529

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 21, 2026