Mixed Reality Training for Teaching Cervical Effacement and Dilation

NCT ID: NCT07238205

Last Updated: 2025-11-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

90 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-01

Study Completion Date

2026-02-01

Brief Summary

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The aim of this educational research is to determine whether a mixed reality-based training program is effective in teaching midwifery students how to assess cervical effacement and dilation. The study also examines the impact of mixed reality on students' cognitive load, sense of presence, and midwifery professional perception.

The main questions the study seeks to answer are:

Does mixed reality training reduce students' cognitive load?

Does mixed reality increase the students' sense of presence?

How does mixed reality-based training influence students' professional perception of midwifery?

Do students who receive mixed reality training perform better in assessing cervical effacement and dilation on real pregnant women compared with the control group?

Detailed Description

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The aim of this educational research is to determine whether a mixed reality-based training program is effective in teaching midwifery students how to assess cervical effacement and dilation. The study also examines the impact of mixed reality on students' cognitive load, sense of presence, and midwifery professional perception.

The main questions the study seeks to answer are:

Does mixed reality training reduce students' cognitive load?

Does mixed reality increase the students' sense of presence?

How does mixed reality-based training influence students' professional perception of midwifery?

Do students who receive mixed reality training perform better in assessing cervical effacement and dilation on real pregnant women compared with the control group?

How the research will be conducted:

Researchers will compare a mixed reality intervention group with a control group receiving traditional training. Students in both groups will evaluate five different pregnant women to assess cervical effacement and dilation in real clinical settings.

Participants will:

Receive either mixed reality-based training (intervention) or traditional instruction (control)

Complete the Cognitive Load Scale, Sense of Presence Scale, and Midwifery Professional Perception Scale

Perform cervical effacement and dilation assessments on five pregnant women during clinical practice

Conditions

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Labor; Poor, Primary

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized, parallel-group controlled trial including an intervention group receiving mixed reality training and a control group receiving standard education.
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
Participants were blinded to group allocation, and the outcomes assessor was blinded to the intervention received by each participant to prevent assessment bias.

Study Groups

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Mixed Reality Training Group

Students will participate in a mixed reality (MR)-based training program.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mixed reality education

Intervention Type OTHER

Students will participate in a mixed reality (MR)-based training program.

The program is designed to teach cervical effacement and dilation assessment.

During the training, students will interact with three-dimensional virtual cervical models.

They will be able to practice repeatedly in a safe, error-free environment to enhance their clinical skills.

After completing MR training, students will perform vaginal examinations on 10 virtual patient scenarios.

The accuracy of each assessment will be automatically evaluated by the system.

Following MR training, students will conduct vaginal examinations on five pregnant women under researcher supervision in a real clinical setting.

The following scales will be administered to participants:

Cognitive Load Scale

Sense of Presence Scale

Midwifery Professional Perception Scale

These measures will be used to determine the cognitive and professional effects of MR-based learning.

Standard Education Group

Students in the control group will receive traditional theoretical instruction.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard Education Group

Intervention Type OTHER

Students in the control group will receive traditional theoretical instruction.

The training content will cover the principles of cervical effacement and dilation assessment.

After completing the theoretical training, students will complete the Cognitive Load Scale and the Midwifery Professional Perception Scale.

Under researcher supervision, students will perform vaginal examinations on five pregnant women to assess cervical effacement and dilation.

These evaluations will be used to examine the effects of traditional training on students' cognitive load, professional perception, and practical assessment skills.

Interventions

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mixed reality education

Students will participate in a mixed reality (MR)-based training program.

The program is designed to teach cervical effacement and dilation assessment.

During the training, students will interact with three-dimensional virtual cervical models.

They will be able to practice repeatedly in a safe, error-free environment to enhance their clinical skills.

After completing MR training, students will perform vaginal examinations on 10 virtual patient scenarios.

The accuracy of each assessment will be automatically evaluated by the system.

Following MR training, students will conduct vaginal examinations on five pregnant women under researcher supervision in a real clinical setting.

The following scales will be administered to participants:

Cognitive Load Scale

Sense of Presence Scale

Midwifery Professional Perception Scale

These measures will be used to determine the cognitive and professional effects of MR-based learning.

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard Education Group

Students in the control group will receive traditional theoretical instruction.

The training content will cover the principles of cervical effacement and dilation assessment.

After completing the theoretical training, students will complete the Cognitive Load Scale and the Midwifery Professional Perception Scale.

Under researcher supervision, students will perform vaginal examinations on five pregnant women to assess cervical effacement and dilation.

These evaluations will be used to examine the effects of traditional training on students' cognitive load, professional perception, and practical assessment skills.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Enrolled in the Midwifery Department at Mardin Artuklu University,
* Taking the course "Normal Birth and Postpartum Care,"
* Who have not previously received any structured training (practical training, simulation, etc.) related to vaginal examination or cervical dilation/effacement procedures,
* Who do not feel confident in assessing cervical effacement and dilation,
* Who volunteer to participate in the study will be included,
* Pregnant women who are in the first stage of labor and have no obstetric complications.

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals who are graduates of health vocational high schools,
* Have disabilities in their eyes, hands, arms, or fingers,
* Those who do not complete the training will not be included.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Months

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Mardin Artuklu University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ulkin Gündüz

Research Assistant

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ülkin Gündüz Aruser, Ph.D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Mardin Artuklu University

Hacer Ünver Koca, Assoc. Prof.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Inonu University

Locations

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Mardin Training and Research Hospital

Mardin, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Ülkin Gündüz Aruser, Ph.D

Role: CONTACT

+905314592113

Hacer Ünver Koca, Assoc. Prof.

Role: CONTACT

+905446799899

Facility Contacts

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Ülkin Gündüz Aruser, Ph.D

Role: primary

+905314592113

Other Identifiers

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MAU-Midwifery-UG-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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