Gamified Metaverse Education for Ventrogluteal IM Injection (G-META-IM)

This study aims to examine the effect of a gamified, metaverse-based education program on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. Intramuscular injection is a commonly used nursing skill that requires accurate anatomical knowledge and correct technique to ensure patient safety. The ventrogluteal site is considered a safe injection site; however, nursing students often report limited knowledge and confidence in its use. In this study, nursing students will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a gamified metaverse-based educational program designed to teach ventrogluteal site identification using the V method and the correct steps of intramuscular injection. The control group will receive traditional education using standard teaching methods. Data will be collected before and after the educational intervention using a knowledge test and a learning attitude scale. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of metaverse-based and gamified education approaches in nursing education and to support the development of safe and innovative learning environments for nursing students.

NCT Number	NCT07396207
Lead Sponsor	Suleyman Demirel University
Conditions	Nursing Education, Intramuscular Injection, Metaverse
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-03
Primary Completion	2026-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-09