Clinical Trial

Virtual Reality Training for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Dental Students

Study acronym: VR-IANB
Completed
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Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulator-based training in teaching the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) technique to third-year dental students. Participants were randomly assigned to either a virtual reality simulator training group or a conventional training group. The outcomes evaluated include theoretical knowledge, anatomical understanding, procedural performance, self-confidence, and anxiety levels associated with IANB administration. The study aims to determine whether virtual reality simulation provides advantages over conventional educational methods in local anesthesia training.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07653854
Lead Sponsor Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Conditions Dental Education, Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
Enrollment 132 participants
Start Date 2025-08-01
Primary Completion 2026-05-22 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-22 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-17