Using a virtual escape room to improve nursing students' knowledge and confidence in pediatric medication administration
Official title: The Effect of the Virtual Escape Room Method on Pediatric Drug Administration in Nursing Students:
Run by Selcuk University · NCT06981403 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a fun virtual escape room game can help nursing students feel more confident and knowledgeable about giving medications to kids.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Konya, Konya and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06981403 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are third-year nursing students who are willing to participate and have access to the necessary technology.
✕Probably not a fit
Students who have repeated a grade, suspended their nursing education, or canceled their registration will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a virtual escape room game designed to enhance nursing students' knowledge, self-efficacy, clinical comfort, and anxiety regarding pediatric drug administration. By engaging students in an interactive learning environment, the study aims to address the common issue of medication errors in pediatric care. Participants will be third-year nursing students who volunteer and have access to a computer or smartphone. The study will compare the outcomes of those who participate in the virtual escape room intervention against a control group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve nursing students' preparedness and confidence in administering medications to pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of virtual escape rooms in education is a novel approach, similar interactive learning methods have shown promise in enhancing student engagement and knowledge retention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a 3rd year nursing student, * Having a computer or smart phone, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Students who repeated a grade, * Students who suspended their nursing education, * Students who cancelled their registration
Where it's running
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Selcuk University
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Selcuk University
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma Tas Arslan, Prof
- Email: fatmatas61@hotmail.com
- Phone: 90-332-2231613
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.