VR vs. mannequin training for ECT
This study tests if virtual reality training works as well as high-fidelity mannequin training for teaching medical students about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, a treatment for severe depression).
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Who can take part
- You are a medical student at the University of Toronto.
- You have not received formal ECT training before.
- You can use a virtual reality headset (no vision or hearing problems that block it).
- You do not get severe motion sickness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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