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Virtual Reality to Reduce Stress Among Nursing Students Before Final Exams

NCT07574203 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-05-07

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a brief virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can reduce pre-exam stress levels among undergraduate nursing students enrolled in nursing courses.

The participant population includes male and female nursing students, aged 20-26 years, who are preparing to take their final practical exam.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does a 10-minute, self-selected VR relaxation session significantly reduce stress levels immediately before a high-stakes clinical exam?
2. Are certain types of virtual environments (e.g., beach, island, space, ocean) more effective than others in promoting relaxation?

Researchers will compare pre- and post-intervention stress scores to see if the VR experience results in a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress.

Participants will:

* Complete a brief pre-intervention stress survey (e.g., using a validated scale such as the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory).
* Explore several calming VR environments (e.g., tropical beaches, islands, deep ocean, space, savanna, and tourist destinations).
* Choose one preferred scene based on personal relaxation preference.
* Engage in a 10-minute immersive VR relaxation session.
* Complete a post-intervention stress survey to assess any changes.

Conditions

  • Stress (Psychology)
  • Anxiety and Fear
  • Student Nursing
  • Education Nursing
  • Virtual Reality
  • Relaxation Therapy

Interventions

DEVICE

Self-Selected Virtual Reality Relaxation Session

This intervention is distinguished by allowing participants to preview and personally select from multiple immersive virtual environments tailored to promote relaxation, followed by a standardized 10-minute VR session conducted immediately before a high-stakes clinical exam, specifically targeting stress reduction in nursing students preparing for their final practical assessment in Critical Care Nursing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Bisha

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-25
Primary Completion
2025-09-15
Completion
2026-01-15

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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