VR Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training in Nursing Students

NCT07674108 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026/2823
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Implanted port catheter care is a critical clinical skill in oncology nursing, requiring accurate knowledge, aseptic technique, safe procedural practice, and early recognition of potential complications. This parallel group randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training in undergraduate nursing students. Eligible second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. All students will receive a two-hour traditional implanted port catheter training session in the classroom setting. In addition to traditional training, students in the intervention group will receive virtual reality simulation-based training consisting of two scenarios: safe implanted port catheter access and extravasation/complication management. The control group will receive only traditional training.

Conditions

Nursing Education; Clinical Competence

Keywords

Virtual reality; Simulation-based education; Implanted port catheter; Clinical skills; Nursing students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Implanted Port Catheter Knowledge Assessment Checklist Score

  The primary outcome is the change in students' implanted port catheter knowledge score from baseline to immediately after training. Knowledge will be assessed using the Structured Implanted Port Catheter Knowledge Assessment Checklist. The outcome will be evaluated by comparing the change in knowledge score from baseline to after training between the intervention and control groups. Higher scores indicate a higher level of knowledge regarding implanted port catheter care and application.

  Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention

• Change in Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale Score

  Students' satisfaction and self-confidence related to the learning experience will be assessed after the intervention using the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale. The satisfaction-related score will be compared between the intervention and control groups. Higher scores indicate higher levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning.

  Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention

• Change in Instructional Materials Motivation Survey Score

  Nursing students' motivation toward the instructional material will be assessed baseline and after training using the Instructional Materials Motivation Scale. Motivation scores will be compared between the intervention and control groups. Higher scores indicate higher motivation toward the instructional material.

  Baseline, pre-intervention; immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Implanted Port Catheter Application Performance Score

  During the virtual reality simulation session, immediately after completion of each VR scenario

Study Arms (2)

Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Nursing students in this group will receive a two-hour traditional implanted port catheter training session in the classroom setting. In addition to traditional training, they will receive virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training consisting of two structured scenarios: safe implanted port catheter access and extravasation/complication management.

Behavioral: Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Nursing students in this group will receive only a two-hour traditional implanted port catheter training session in the classroom setting. They will not receive virtual reality simulation-based training.

Interventions

Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training BEHAVIORAL

The virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training will be provided in addition to traditional classroom-based training. The VR training will be delivered individually using a Meta Quest 3 headset and will consist of two structured scenarios. The first scenario will focus on safe implanted port catheter access, line verification, flushing, dressing, and documentation. The second scenario will focus on recognition and management of suspected extravasation or related complications during an ongoing infusion. Each scenario is expected to last approximately 10 minutes, with a total VR training duration of approximately 20 minutes. The VR system will provide an interactive, standardized, and repeatable learning environment and will generate performance indicators related to students' procedural steps, critical errors, and complication management decisions.

Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older
• Being an undergraduate nursing student
• Having completed the Internal Medicine Nursing course
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
• Providing written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Having any communication barrier that may prevent participation in the study or completion of the study forms
• Having neck pain or neck injury severe enough to prevent head movement
• Having a visual problem that prevents safe use of the virtual reality application
• Experiencing severe nausea or dizziness during the virtual reality application
• Having a diagnosed history of epilepsy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Izmir Bakircay University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Bakircay University

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Central Study Contacts

Pinar Zorba Bahceli, PhD

CONTACT

+90 553 487 25 50; pinarzorba85@gmail.com

Hasan Onur Duman, RN

CONTACT

+90 534 449 88 83; 6010036@bakircay.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 21, 2026
• First Posted: June 29, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 21, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 4, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 28, 2027
• Last Updated: June 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)