Virtual Reality and Simulation-Based Breastfeeding Training
The Effect of Virtual Reality and Simulation-Based Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Efficacy, Success, and Maintenance of Breastfeeding in Mothers Experiencing Breastfeeding Problems in the Postpartum Period: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of virtual reality and simulation-based breastfeeding education given to mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems in the postpartum period on breastfeeding potency, breastfeeding success, and breastfeeding continuation. The research is a randomized controlled experimental study.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Sep 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 12, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 17, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2027
August 17, 2026
August 1, 2026
6 months
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Mother's Breastfeeding Strength Scale
This is a 37-item, 5-point Likert-type scale developed to assess mothers' breastfeeding strength level. Scale items are scored from "1 = Strongly disagree" to "5 = Strongly agree." There are no reverse-scored items. The total score ranges from 37 to 185. A higher total score indicates a higher level of breastfeeding strength in the mother. Subscale scores are calculated by summing the items in the relevant subscale. Higher scores indicate a more positive situation in terms of breastfeeding knowledge and skills, perceived competence, beliefs about breastfeeding, coping with breastfeeding problems, providing family support, and breastfeeding self-efficacy.
up to 12 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Scale
up to 12 months
Study Arms (3)
Virtual Reality Group
EXPERIMENTALMothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training using virtual reality glasses.
Simulation Group
EXPERIMENTALMothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training using wearable nursing covers and newborn baby mannequins.
Control Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORMothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training as part of routine hospital protocol.
Interventions
Mothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training using virtual reality glasses.
Mothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training using wearable nursing covers and newborn baby mannequins.
Mothers in this group will receive breastfeeding training as part of routine hospital protocol.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Primiparous
- Infant in the neonatal period
- Over 18 years of age
- Term delivery
- Healthy baby and individual
- No communication barriers
- Willing to participate in the study
- Able to read and write Turkish
You may not qualify if:
- Multiparous
- Infant not in the neonatal period
- Under 18 years of age
- Premature delivery
- Unhealthy baby and individual
- No communication barriers
- Unwilling to participate in the study
- Unable to read and write Turkish
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
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MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 12, 2026
First Posted
August 17, 2026
Study Start
September 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
March 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
April 1, 2027
Last Updated
August 17, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share