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IRCT20250917067278N1 IRCT 2025-12-15 University of Isfahan The effect of using mixed reality technology compared to traditional methods in teaching ear anatomy for medical students Evaluation of the educational effectiveness of a mixed reality software package for teaching human ear anatomy and disorders examination combined with otoscope images for medical students 2025-12-13 anticipated 28 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/86401 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: Simple individual randomization. The randomization process uses the method of manual drawing. On 28 pieces of paper, the title "Mixed Reality Group" (14 pieces) or "Control Group" (14 pieces) is written. The papers are folded and placed in a single container, and after thoroughly mixing, each participant randomly selects one paper upon entering the study. N/A Medical Education, Ear Anatomy Education. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mixed reality software group: A mixed-reality software will be used to teach ear anatomy. This teaching tool provides interaction with 3D models of ear and allows students to explore and manipulate various anatomical layers of the ear. Intervention 2: Control group: Traditional teaching methods group: Traditional methods will be used to teach ear anatomy, including didactic lectures, 2D textbook illustrations, and static anatomical models. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is The data are copyrighted by the University of Isfahan.
public Mehrnoush Malekzadeh
Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jarib Ave.
Esfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 81746-73461 +98 31 3792 9156 mehrnoush.malekzadeh@med.mui.ac.ir Esfahan University of Medical Sciences scientific Mehrnoush Malekzadeh
Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jarib Ave.
Esfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 81746-73461 +98 31 3792 9156 mehrnoush.malekzadeh@med.mui.ac.ir Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Medical students in their third semester of training Currently enrolled in ear anatomy coursework at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences No prior training with virtual or mixed reality Willing to attend all study sessions Able to complete assessments in Persian no limit no limit Both Prior experience with virtual/mixed reality 3D ear models Currently taking ear anatomy remediation courses Absences during >20% of study sessions Experiencing severe health issues during the use of mixed reality, such as dizziness or nausea Currently participating in other educational research studies that could confound results Behavior Behavior Intervention group: Mixed reality software group: A mixed-reality software will be used to teach ear anatomy. This teaching tool provides interaction with 3D models of ear and allows students to explore and manipulate various anatomical layers of the ear. Control group: Traditional teaching methods group: Traditional methods will be used to teach ear anatomy, including didactic lectures, 2D textbook illustrations, and static anatomical models. Knowledge Gain Score: Difference in test scores between pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments on ear anatomy. Timepoint: Baseline(pre-intervention), after intervention. Method of measurement: 20-point multiple-choice questionnaire. Pre-test and post-test questions are randomly selected from the question bank of the anatomy faculty members at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Student satisfaction scores: Participants will report satisfaction with the teaching method. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: 5-point likert-scale survery. Score range: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). University of Isfahan Approved 2025-09-13 Ethics committee of University of Isfahan Research Misconduct Investigation Committee, Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology, University of Isfahan, Azadi Squ. Esfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)