Gamified Metaverse Education for Ventrogluteal IM Injection (G-META-IM)

NCT07396207 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-62310886-605-543580
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of a gamified, metaverse-based education program on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. Intramuscular injection is a commonly used nursing skill that requires accurate anatomical knowledge and correct technique to ensure patient safety. The ventrogluteal site is considered a safe injection site; however, nursing students often report limited knowledge and confidence in its use. In this study, nursing students will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a gamified metaverse-based educational program designed to teach ventrogluteal site identification using the V method and the correct steps of intramuscular injection. The control group will receive traditional education using standard teaching methods. Data will be collected before and after the educational intervention using a knowledge test and a learning attitude scale. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of metaverse-based and gamified education approaches in nursing education and to support the development of safe and innovative learning environments for nursing students.

Conditions

Nursing Education; Intramuscular Injection; Metaverse

Keywords

Metaverse; Intramuscular Injection; Nursing education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Knowledge Level Regarding Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection

  The level of knowledge of nursing students regarding ventrogluteal intramuscular injection, including anatomical landmark identification and correct injection procedures, measured using a structured knowledge test.

  Before and immediately after the educational intervention

Study Arms (2)

Metaverse-Based Gamified Education

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive a gamified, metaverse-based education program designed to teach ventrogluteal intramuscular injection, including anatomical landmark identification using the V method and correct injection procedures.

Behavioral: Gamified Metaverse-Based Education Program

Traditional Education

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will receive traditional education on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection delivered using standard teaching methods commonly used in nursing education.

Interventions

Gamified Metaverse-Based Education Program BEHAVIORAL

Standard theoretical instruction on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection delivered using conventional teaching methods commonly used in nursing education.

Also known as: Metaverse-Based Gamified Education

Metaverse-Based Gamified Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being enrolled as a first-year nursing student during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Having no prior formal education or training specifically focused on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Providing written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Previous participation in a structured training or simulation program related to ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
• Incomplete participation in the educational intervention or data collection process
• Declining or withdrawing informed consent at any stage of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Suleyman Demirel University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Cetinkaya Uslusoy E, Aydinli A, Durna F. Enhancing learning motivation and academic achievement in nursing students through metaverse-based learning: A randomized controlled study. Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2024 Jul;21(3):e12594. doi: 10.1111/jjns.12594. Epub 2024 Feb 29.

  PMID: 38425133 RESULT

Central Study Contacts

Aliye Yildirim, PhD Student

CONTACT

9005057653203; aaliye.yildiirm@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Investigator

Model Details: Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving a gamified, metaverse-based education program or a control group receiving traditional education, and outcomes will be compared between the two parallel groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 1, 2026
• First Posted: February 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share