Work-at-heights training using immersive virtual reality versus conventional methods
Work at Heights Training: Conventional Approach With and Without Immersive Virtual Reality
This project will test whether adding immersive virtual reality and simple heart and breathing monitors helps first-time work-at-heights trainees learn safer skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Autonoma de Occidente Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cali) |
| Trial ID | NCT06728566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot compares conventional classroom and hands-on work-at-heights training to the same training augmented with immersive virtual reality (IVR) and biosignal monitoring. Trainees from the National Learning Service (SENA) in Cali will complete virtual scenarios simulating hazardous height work while wearing devices that record heart rate variability and respiratory rate to measure stress and decision-making. Trainers will compare performance, assertiveness in safety actions, and physiological responses between the IVR and conventional groups. Findings will be used to refine the protocol and explore whether biosignal feedback can personalize and improve training outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are SENA learners in Cali taking their first work-at-heights course who have no prior experience working at heights and are medically cleared to use VR and perform practical tasks.
Not a fit: Experienced workers or people with health conditions that prevent VR use or working at heights are unlikely to gain benefit from this specific training format.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could help trainees manage stress better during high-risk tasks and adopt safer behaviors that reduce workplace accidents.
How similar studies have performed: Prior studies show VR can improve industrial safety training and learning retention, while integrating biosignals for real-time adaptive feedback is promising but less established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Learners from the National Learning Service (SENA). * First time taking the work at heights training course. Exclusion Criteria: * Experience in working at heights. * Health conditions that prevent performing both the IVR training and work at heights.
Where this trial is running
Cali
- Universidad Autonoma de Occidente — Cali, Colombia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Diana Guerrero Jaramillo, MsC
- Email: guerrero.diana@correounivalle.edu.co
- Phone: 573172603503
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.